9. John F. Kennedy Jr. salutes the casket of his father, the late President John F. Kennedy. （30″ × 40″）

Using a starkly contrastive composition, this artwork captures a profound and poignant moment in American history. On the left, a young John F. Kennedy Jr. in a light coat raises his hand in a salute, symbolizing innocence and loss. On the right, a portrait of the late President John F. Kennedy in a blue suit, white shirt, and red-striped tie stands smiling before the American flag, embodying leadership and national spirit. By juxtaposing “the childhood salute” with “the father figure,” the composition reflects the intertwining of family, nation, and history. This salute, one of the most iconic images in America’s collective memory, represents bereavement and continuity, as well as a generation’s remembrance of its leader. Through bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors, Dr. T.F. Chen transforms this historical event into a cultural allegory: amid loss and mourning, faith, hope, and the national spirit endure. The masterpiece invites viewers to feel the weight of history and the depth of human emotion.