Bob Gomel

Born in 1933, American photojournalist Bob Gomel is known for his iconic images of world leaders, athletes, entertainers, and major events of the 1960s. His photographs have appeared on the covers of LIFE, Sports Illustrated, Newsweek, TIME, The New York Times, Forbes, and in more than 40 books. When history was made, Bob Gomel was there. The new documentary "Bob Gomel: Eyewitness" examines the stories behind the stories of some of the most significant events in the 20th century. Hear and see the history unfold from the perspective of a legendary LIFE Magazine photographer.

Black Muslim leader Malcolm X photographing Cassius Clay, Miami, 1964
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Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) victory party after he defeated Sonny Liston for the Heavyweight Championship, February, 1964
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Cassius Clay and Malcolm X, Miami, 1964
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Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali in an animated discussion, Miami, 1964
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Cassius Clay, Miami, 1964
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Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) Victory Party, Hampton House, Miami, 1964
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Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) greets Sam Cooke, Hampton House, Miami, Florida, February, 1964
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Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) vs Sonny Liston, Miami, Florida, February 25, 1964
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Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) restrained during weigh-in for Heavyweight Championship fight with Sonny Liston, Miami, 1964
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Cassius Clay (now Muhammad Ali) resting, holding picture of Sonny Liston, 1964
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Boxing champion Muhammad Ali posing in front of the Alvin Theater during production of play "The Great White Hope", NY, 1968
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Caroline , walking with Pres.-elect John F. Kennedy, 1960
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President John F. Kennedy speaking at Atlantic City UAW meeting for union demands, 1962
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John F. Kennedy, Cape Canaveral in 1962 where he spoke to NASA personnel before giving his famous speech at Rice University about going to the moon
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John F. Kennedy "We choose to go to the moon", Rice University, 1962
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Prayer before Kennedy's speech, Rice Universait, September 12, 1962
President John F. Kennedy in Cape Canaveral, Fla., on Sept. 11, 1962, a year after he issued a challenge to the Soviet post-Sputnik command of space
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On Sept 11, 1962 President John F. Kennedy along with Vice President John F. Kennedy stand in front of Air Force One after their arrival at the Marshall Flight Center.
On September 11, 1962, President John F. Kennedy & Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson paid a visit to the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., meeting with center director Wernher von Braun, touring Marshall facilities, and personally viewing a
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President Kennedy walks into Rice Stadium on Sept. 12, 1962
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On Sept 11, 1962, President John F. Kennedy rides with Marshall Flight Center Director Wernher von Braun in his limousine after arrival at Marshall Flight Center
President John F. Kennedy's motorcade through downtown Houston, Texas after arriving on Sept. 12, 1962.
President John F. Kennedy stands in front of the Lunar Module mock up after being presented with an Apollo Command Module Model after touring the Manned Spacecraft Center Rich Building in Houston, Texas.
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On Sept 12, 1963, thousands of workers wait to greet President Kennedy after his arrival aboard Air Force One at McDonnell Aircraft Corporation at Lambert Field in St. Louis, Missouri and listen to his speech at 3:27pm.
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President Kennedy greets McDonnell Aircraft Factory workers prior to his speech at Lambert Field in St. Louis, Missouri.
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President Kennedy receiving a warm welcome from the McDonnell Aircraft Factory workers along the rope line prior to his speech.
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President John. F. Kennedy visits the Houston Space Center, 1962
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John F. Kennedy's Body Lies in State at the Capitol Rotunda, 1963
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Horse Drawn Caisson Bearing John F. Kennedy's Casket, 1963
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John F. Kennedy laid to rest, Arlington, 1963
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Robert F. Kennedy campaigning, 1968
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John Kennedy Jr. at Robert F. Kennedy's Funeral, St. Patrick's Cathedral,1968
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Overhead View of Coffin of Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1969
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Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe Attends Premier Party, 1961
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Marilyn Monroe, New York, 1961
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The Beatles, Miami, 1964
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The Beatles, Miami, 1964
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The Beatles, Miami, 1964
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John Lennon, member of British rock group, The Beatles, w. towel wrapped around his head, emerging from pool. Miami, 1964
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Paul and John rehearsing before the Beatles' Ed Sullivan Show appearance in Miami, 1964
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John Lennon, of The Beatles, relaxing on a poolside lounge chair at the Deauville Hotel, 16th February 1964
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Paul McCartney of the Beatles holds a camera as he prepares to photograph, Miami Beach, Florida, February 1964
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The Beatles, Ed Sullivan Show, 1964
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The Beatles on Miami Beach, 1964
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Lyndon B. Johnson and Hubert H. Humphrey Enjoying Inauguration, 1965
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The Historic Washington Mall Freedom March, "I Have a Dream", August 28, 1963
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Richard Nixon relaxing with his poodle Vickie & his cocker spaniel Checkers, 1964
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Warren Beatty
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John Glenn parade
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Young Hockey Players Having Fun, Englewood, New Jersey,1961
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Tailgating, Yale Football, 1963
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Joe Namath, NY
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Jim Brown, Cleveland Browns Running Back
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Arnold Palmer
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Planes stacked up at JFK airport, New York, 1968
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New York City blackout, 1965
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The Red Onion, Aspen, CO, 1962
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Robert Graves, 1963
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Willie Mays Steals Home for his Fifth and Final Time, 1960
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Sandy Koufax
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Arther Ashe
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Roger Maris hits his 61st home run to break Babe Ruth's Record, 1961
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Edward R. Murrow
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Scene from "Car 54, Where Are You" starring Joe E. Ross and Fred Gwynne, 1951
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Tears of joy as child awaits submariner dad returning from first circumnavigation of the earth on nuclear powered USS Triton. New London, Connecticut, 1960
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Peggy Lee, 1962
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Pediatrician Dr. Benjamin Spock looking amused by two young patients during examination, c.1964
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