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White House Photographs
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President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with John S. Battle, former Governor of Virginia and father of newly-appointed United States Ambassador to Australia, William C. Battle, during Ambassador Battle's swearing-in ceremony. Left to right: Governor Battle; Ambassador Battle; President Kennedy; Robert W. Battle; Barry Webb Battle. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.