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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-412-4-63
Actor and comedian, Bob Hope, shows fellow comedian, Milton Berle, his Congressional Gold Medal, presented to him earlier in the day by President John F. Kennedy in recognition of his services to the country as an entertainer during World War II. Reporters observe, including White House correspondent for United Press International (UPI), Helen Thomas (standing behind Mr. Hope), and Washington political reporter for the New York Times, Tom Wicker (right of Ms. Thomas). West Wing Lobby, White House, Washington, D.C.