Awkward and Candid Photos of Presidents and Their Families

It’s one of the most famous Oval Office snapshots: President Richard Nixon shaking hands with Elvis Presley in 1970. The moment looks more like a family photo-op than official business—complete with Nixon’s awkward grin and Elvis dressed in a velvet suit, gold belt, and a rockstar’s swagger.

Though not a presidential relative, Elvis felt like extended family to millions of Americans. This picture blends pop culture and politics in a way that feels almost domestic, as if Nixon were welcoming a flashy cousin into the White House. History books call it a meeting; the photo calls it kinship.