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President John F. Kennedy meets with recipients of the 1962 Federal Woman’s Award for outstanding contributions to government. (L-R) Dr. Allene R. Jeanes, Research Chemist at the Department of Agriculture; Evelyn Harrison, Deputy Director of the Bureau of Programs and Standard at the Civil Service Commission; Dr. Nancy Grace Roman, Chief of Astronomy and Solar Physics at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); President Kennedy; Margaret H. Brass, Attorney at the Department of Justice; Katherine W. Bracken, Director of the Office of Central American and Panamanian Affairs at the Department of State; Dr. Thelma B. Dunn, cancer researcher at the National Cancer Institute; Katie Louchheim, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs (accompanying the recipients). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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Astronaut Lieutenant Colonel John H. Glenn, Jr. (center) and others stand outside the North Portico during a White House reception in his honor. (L-R) Chairman of the Citizens Committee of the District of Columbia Edgar Morris, Congressman Paul G. Rogers of Florida (in back), unidentified (mostly hidden, in back), Engineer Commissioner of the District of Columbia Brigadier General Frederick J. Clarke (in profile), unidentified (mostly hidden, in back), Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson (mostly hidden), and President John F. Kennedy (back to camera). Commissioner Clarke presented Glenn with a key to the city as part of the ceremonies. Washington, D.C.
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Dr. Lewis Webster Jones, President of the National Conference of Christians and Jews (NCCJ) presents the 1962 Brotherhood Award to President John F. Kennedy in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. (L-R) Unidentified; Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall, Brotherhood Week National Chairman (mostly hidden); Dr. Jones; Special Assistant to the President Brooks Hays; unidentified; Lewis L. Strauss, National Co-Chairman of the NCCJ; John B. Duncan, District of Columbia Commissioner and member of the Steering Committee of the NCCJ; President Kennedy; Edward H. Foley, Chairman of the Brotherhood Dinner; and unidentified. According to the President's schedule, also present at the ceremony are: James E. Allen, Co-Chairman of the NCCJ Washington Region; Al Philip Kane, Co-Chairman of the NCCJ Washington Region; Arthur G. Newmyer, Jr., Co-Chairman of the NCCJ Washington Region; Dr. Leonard P. Aries, Vice President of the NCCJ Southeastern Region; and Russell L. Bradley, Executive Director of the NCCJ. [Ink bleed-through at upper right of image is original to file print.]
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Dr. Lewis Webster Jones, President of the National Conference of Christians and Jews (NCCJ) presents the 1962 Brotherhood Award to President John F. Kennedy in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. (L-R) Dr. Jones; Lewis L. Strauss, National Co-Chairman of the NCCJ; John B. Duncan, District of Columbia Commissioner and member of the Steering Committee of the NCCJ; President Kennedy; Edward H. Foley, Chairman of the Brotherhood Dinner; and unidentified. According to the President's schedule, also present at the ceremony are: Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall, Brotherhood Week National Chairman; James E. Allen, Co-Chairman of the NCCJ Washington Region; Al Philip Kane, Co-Chairman of the NCCJ Washington Region; Arthur G. Newmyer, Jr., Co-Chairman of the NCCJ Washington Region; Dr. Leonard P. Aries, Vice President of the NCCJ Southeastern Region; Russell L. Bradley, Executive Director of the NCCJ; and Special Assistant to the President Brooks Hays.
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President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with Major General Melvin J. Maas, Chairman of the President’s Committee on Employment of the Physically Handicapped (PCEPH), during the presentation of the Committee's Distinguished Service Award. (L-R) Major General Maas; award recipient LeRoy Collins, President of the National Association of Broadcasters; President Kennedy; and two unidentified men. According to the President's schedule, also present at the ceremony are: Gordon M. Freeman, Vice Chairman of the PCEPH; William P. McCahill, Executive Secretary of the PCEPH; Bernard Posner, Special Assistant to the Chairman of the PCEPH; and John M. Couric, Manager of Public Relations for the National Association of Broadcasters. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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President John F. Kennedy presents the American Heart Association (AHA) “Heart of the Year” Award to Clarence B. Randall in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. (L-R) Donald Power, National Chairman of AHA; unidentified; Clarence B. Randall; President Kennedy.
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President John F. Kennedy presents the American Heart Association (AHA) “Heart of the Year” Award to Clarence B. Randall in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. (L-R) Donald Power, National Chairman of AHA; unidentified; Clarence B. Randall; President Kennedy.
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President John F. Kennedy stands by as members of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (formerly the National Negro Publishers Association) present the Russwurm Award for “outstanding achievement” to Associate Press Secretary Andrew T. Hatcher. L-R: Publisher of the Norfolk Journal and Guide, Thomas W. Young, Jr.; Owner of the San Francisco Sun, Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett; President Kennedy; Hatcher; Publisher of the Chicago Defender, John H. Sengstacke; Publisher of the Philadelphia Tribune, Eugene W. Rhodes; Publisher of the Afro-American, John H. Murphy III; Editor and Publisher of the St. Louis American, Nathaniel A. Sweets. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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President John F. Kennedy (left) presents the Boys' Clubs of America's (BCA) "Boy of the Year" award to Stephen Lutz of Newark, New Jersey. (L-R) unidentified man (in back); Albert L. Cole, President of the BCA; John M. Gleason, National Director of the BCA; President Kennedy; unidentified man (in back, partially hidden); Stephen Lutz; and Charles R. Messier, Executive Director of the Boys' Clubs of Newark, New Jersey. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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President John F. Kennedy (center) holds a scale model, enclosed inside a bottle, of PT Boat 109, presented to him by the Boys' Clubs of America's (BCA) "Boy of the Year" Stephen Lutz of Newark, New Jersey. (L-R) Albert L. Cole, President of the BCA; unidentified man (in back, partially hidden); John M. Gleason, National Director of the BCA; President Kennedy; Stephen Lutz; and Charles R. Messier, Executive Director of the Boys' Clubs of Newark, New Jersey. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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President John F. Kennedy (center) holds a scale model, enclosed inside a bottle, of PT Boat 109, presented to him by the Boys' Clubs of America's (BCA) "Boy of the Year" Stephen Lutz of Newark, New Jersey. (L-R) Albert L. Cole, President of the BCA; unidentified man (in back, partially hidden); John M. Gleason, National Director of the BCA; President Kennedy; Stephen Lutz; and Charles R. Messier, Executive Director of the Boys' Clubs of Newark, New Jersey. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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President John F. Kennedy (center) presents the Boys' Clubs of America's (BCA) "Boy of the Year" award to Stephen Lutz of Newark, New Jersey. (L-R) unidentified man (in back); Albert L. Cole, President of the BCA; John M. Gleason, National Director of the BCA; President Kennedy; Stephen Lutz; and Charles R. Messier, Executive Director of the Boys' Clubs of Newark, New Jersey. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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President John F. Kennedy (center right, facing away) and others observe as composer Meredith Willson (center) delivers remarks upon receiving the Big Brother of the Year award. Actress and singer Ralina "Rini" Willson, wife of Meredith Willson, stands left of her husband; Charles G. Berwind, President of Big Brothers of America, stands right of President Kennedy. All others are unidentified. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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President John F. Kennedy (center) presents composer Meredith Willson (left of President Kennedy) with the Big Brother of the Year award. Actress and singer Ralina "Rini" Willson, wife of Meredith Willson, stands left of her husband; Charles G. Berwind, President of Big Brothers of America, stands right of the President. All others are unidentified. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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President John F. Kennedy (back to camera) shakes hands with composer Meredith Willson upon presenting him with the Big Brother of the Year award. Actress and singer Ralina "Rini" Willson, wife of Meredith Willson, stands left of her husband; Charles G. Berwind, President of Big Brothers of America, stands right of President Kennedy. All others are unidentified. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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President John F. Kennedy (center right) and others observe as composer Meredith Willson (center) delivers remarks upon receiving the Big Brother of the Year award. Actress and singer Ralina "Rini" Willson, wife of Meredith Willson, stands left of her husband; Charles G. Berwind, President of Big Brothers of America, stands right of President Kennedy. All others are unidentified. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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Leaders of American humanitarian and religious organizations present President John F. Kennedy with a framed scroll citing his "vigorous championship of constructive assistance to the needy abroad" during the signing of the Proclamation designating the week of April 9, 1962, as Voluntary Overseas Aid Week. (L-R) Unidentified (in back, mostly hidden); Rabbi Herbert A. Friedman, Executive Vice Chairman of the United Jewish Appeal; Richard W. Reuter, Executive Director of CARE; Fowler Hamilton, Administrator of the Agency for International Development; Dr. Franklin Clark Fry, President of Lutheran World Relief (in back, hidden); President Kennedy (back to camera); Joseph Meyerhoff, General Chairman of the United Jewish Appeal (in back, partially hidden); Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman (in back, hidden); Rt. Rev. John F. McCarthy, Assistant Executive Director of Catholic Relief Services; unidentified (in back, partially hidden); Director of Food for Peace George McGovern (facing away); and unidentified. According to the President's schedule, also present at the signing ceremony are: Gilbert E. Blackford, Public Relations, Church World Service; Harold Evans, Chairman of the American Friends Service Committee; Raphael Levy, Director of Publicity for the United Jewish Appeal; William Maier, Chairman of International Services and Affairs of the American Friends Service Committee; William H. McCahon, Executive Director of the Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid; and Canon Almon Pepper, Chairman of the National Council of Churches. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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Leaders of American humanitarian and religious organizations present President John F. Kennedy with a framed scroll citing his "vigorous championship of constructive assistance to the needy abroad" during the signing of the Proclamation designating the week of April 9, 1962, as Voluntary Overseas Aid Week. (L-R) Unidentified (in back, mostly hidden); Rabbi Herbert A. Friedman, Executive Vice Chairman of the United Jewish Appeal; Richard W. Reuter, Executive Director of CARE; Fowler Hamilton, Administrator of the Agency for International Development; Dr. Franklin Clark Fry, President of Lutheran World Relief (in back, mostly hidden); President Kennedy (holding scroll); Joseph Meyerhoff, General Chairman of the United Jewish Appeal; Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman (in back, partially hidden); Rt. Rev. John F. McCarthy, Assistant Executive Director of Catholic Relief Services; unidentified (in back, partially hidden); Director of Food for Peace George McGovern; and unidentified. According to the President's schedule, also present at the signing ceremony are: Gilbert E. Blackford, Public Relations, Church World Service; Harold Evans, Chairman of the American Friends Service Committee; Raphael Levy, Director of Publicity for the United Jewish Appeal; William Maier, Chairman of International Services and Affairs of the American Friends Service Committee; William H. McCahon, Executive Director of the Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid; and Canon Almon Pepper, Chairman of the National Council of Churches. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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Rabbi Herbert A. Friedman, Executive Vice Chairman of the United Jewish Appeal (left), reads from a paper upon presenting President John F. Kennedy (center, back to camera) with a framed scroll citing his "vigorous championship of constructive assistance to the needy abroad" during the signing of the Proclamation designating the week of April 9, 1962, as Voluntary Overseas Aid Week. Other leaders of American humanitarian and religious organizations look on. (L-R) Unidentified (in back, mostly hidden); Rabbi Friedman; Richard W. Reuter, Executive Director of CARE; Fowler Hamilton, Administrator of the Agency for International Development; Dr. Franklin Clark Fry, President of Lutheran World Relief; Joseph Meyerhoff, General Chairman of the United Jewish Appeal (in back, mostly hidden); President Kennedy; Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman; Rt. Rev. John F. McCarthy, Assistant Executive Director of Catholic Relief Services; unidentified (in back, partially hidden); Director of Food for Peace George McGovern; and unidentified. According to the President's schedule, also present at the signing ceremony are: Gilbert E. Blackford, Public Relations, Church World Service; Harold Evans, Chairman of the American Friends Service Committee; Raphael Levy, Director of Publicity for the United Jewish Appeal; William Maier, Chairman of International Services and Affairs of the American Friends Service Committee; William H. McCahon, Executive Director of the Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid; and Canon Almon Pepper, Chairman of the National Council of Churches. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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Prime Minister of Great Britain, Harold Macmillan (in Washington for a state visit), delivers remarks during a program at the White House to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Congressional Medal of Honor; visitors include descendants of Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor recipients. Left to right (in foreground): Marshall B. Wenger (great-great-grandson of two of the first recipients of the Medal, Jacob Parrott and Wilson W. Brown); unidentified; Prime Minister Macmillan; President John F. Kennedy; Chairman of the District of Columbia Civil War Centennial Commission, Paul J. Sedgwick; President of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Luther Skaggs, Jr.; and unidentified. Also pictured (standing in Colonnade): White House Secret Service agent, Ernie Olsson, and White House correspondent for United Press International (UPI), Helen Thomas. West Wing Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.
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Prime Minister of Great Britain, Harold Macmillan (in Washington for a state visit), delivers remarks during a program at the White House to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Congressional Medal of Honor; visitors include descendants of Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor recipients. Left to right (in foreground): unidentified; Prime Minister Macmillan; President John F. Kennedy; Chairman of the District of Columbia Civil War Centennial Commission, Paul J. Sedgwick; and President of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Luther Skaggs, Jr. West Wing Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.
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Prime Minister of Great Britain, Harold Macmillan (in Washington for a state visit), delivers remarks during a program at the White House to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Congressional Medal of Honor; visitors include descendants of Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor recipients. Left to right (in foreground): Marshall B. Wenger (great-great-grandson of two of the first recipients of the Medal, Jacob Parrott and Wilson W. Brown); unidentified (in back); Prime Minister Macmillan; President John F. Kennedy; Chairman of the District of Columbia Civil War Centennial Commission, Paul J. Sedgwick; and President of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Luther Skaggs, Jr. West Wing Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.
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President John F. Kennedy (center foreground, mostly hidden on edge of frame) attends a program at the White House to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Congressional Medal of Honor; visitors include descendants of Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor recipients. Marshall B. Wenger (great-great-grandson of two of the first recipients of the Medal, Jacob Parrott and Wilson W. Brown), stands in front and to the right of President Kennedy; National Park Service (NPS) photographer, Abbie Rowe (partially hidden on edge of frame), stands left of the President. Also pictured: White House media network electrician, Cleve Ryan; White House Communications Agency (WHCA) officer, Joseph W. Culbreth, and White House Secret Service agent, Stewart “Stu” Stout. West Wing Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.
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President John F. Kennedy (center foreground, at microphones) delivers remarks during a program at the White House to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Congressional Medal of Honor; visitors include descendants of Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor recipients. President of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Luther Skaggs, Jr. (mostly hidden on edge of frame), stands behind President Kennedy; Marshall B. Wenger (great-great-grandson of two of the first recipients of the Medal, Jacob Parrott and Wilson W. Brown), stands right of the President. Also pictured: National Park Service (NPS) photographer, Abbie Rowe; United Press International (UPI) photographer, Frank Cancellare; White House media network electrician, Cleve Ryan; White House Communications Agency (WHCA) officer, Joseph W. Culbreth; and White House Secret Service agent, Stewart “Stu” Stout. West Wing Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.
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President John F. Kennedy stands with President of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Luther Skaggs, Jr. (center, behind microphones), during a program at the White House to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Congressional Medal of Honor; visitors include descendants of Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor recipients. Marshall B. Wenger (great-great-grandson of two of the first recipients of the Medal, Jacob Parrott and Wilson W. Brown), stands in front and to the right of President Kennedy, holding camera; White House correspondent for United Press International (UPI), Helen Thomas, and White House Secret Service agent, Ernie Olsson (both in background), stand in the Colonnade. Also pictured: National Park Service (NPS) photographer, Abbie Rowe; White House media network electrician, Cleve Ryan (bottom right); White House Communications Agency (WHCA) officer, Joseph W. Culbreth (bottom right, wearing headphones); and Secret Service agent, Stewart “Stu” Stout. West Wing Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C. [Blurriness in image is original to the negative.]