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JFKWHP-ST-C400-46-63
During a visit aboard the United States Naval ship USS Observation Island (EAG-154), President John F. Kennedy (center right, wearing sunglasses) watches a demonstration of the firing of a Polaris A-2 missile from the submarine USS Andrew Jackson (SSBN-619), at sea off the coast of Florida. Left to right: unidentified military officer (partially hidden on edge of frame); White House Secret Service agent, Floyd Boring (in back); Commanding Officer of the USS Observation Island, Captain Roderick O. Middleton; Deputy Commander of the Submarine Force of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Rear Admiral Vernon L. Lowrance; President Kennedy (wearing a windbreaker bearing the insignias of USS Observation Island and USS Andrew Jackson presented as a gift from the crews of both ships); and Director of Special Projects (USN), Rear Admiral I. J. Galantin. [See also MO 75.704, “United States Naval Jacket”]
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JFKWHP-ST-C400-45-63
President John F. Kennedy (center, wearing sunglasses) speaks by radiotelephone to the crew of the submarine USS Andrew Jackson (SSBN-619) from the deck of the United States Naval ship USS Observation Island (EAG-154), at sea off the coast of Florida. Left to right: three unidentified military personnel; Deputy Commander of the Submarine Force of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Rear Admiral Vernon L. Lowrance; Commanding Officer of the USS Observation Island, Captain Roderick O. Middleton (in back, partially hidden); President Kennedy (wearing a windbreaker bearing the insignias of USS Observation Island and USS Andrew Jackson presented as a gift from the crews of both ships); Director of Special Projects (USN), Rear Admiral I. J. Galantin; and two unidentified sailors. The President sailed aboard the ship to view a Polaris A-2 missile launch demonstration from the submarine. [See also MO 75.704, “United States Naval Jacket”]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C400-38-63
During a visit on board the United States Naval ship USS Observation Island (EAG-154) at sea off the coast of Florida, President John F. Kennedy (center left, wearing sunglasses) puts on a windbreaker bearing the insignias of the USS Observation Island and the submarine USS Andrew Jackson (SSBN-619) presented as a gift from the crews of both ships. Left to right (in foreground): Deputy Commander of the Submarine Force of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Rear Admiral Vernon L. Lowrance; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr.; President Kennedy; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; and Director of Special Projects (USN), Rear Admiral I. J. Galantin. The President sailed aboard the ship to view a Polaris A-2 missile launch demonstration from the submarine. [See also MO 75.704, “United States Naval Jacket”]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C400-25-63
During a visit on board the United States Naval ship USS Observation Island (EAG-154) at sea off the coast of Florida, President John F. Kennedy (center right, wearing sunglasses) holds a windbreaker presented as a gift from the crews of the USS Observation Island and the submarine USS Andrew Jackson (SSBN-619). Standing with President Kennedy are (L-R): Deputy Commander of the Submarine Force of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Rear Admiral Vernon L. Lowrance; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr.; and Senator George A. Smathers (Florida); Physician to the President, Rear Admiral Dr. George G. Burkley, stands in the background at far right. The President sailed aboard the ship to view a Polaris A-2 missile launch demonstration from the submarine. [See also MO 75.704, “United States Naval Jacket”]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C30571
President John F. Kennedy (center, wearing sunglasses) speaks by radiotelephone to the crew of the submarine USS Andrew Jackson (SSBN-619) from the deck of the United States Naval ship USS Observation Island (EAG-154), at sea off the coast of Florida. Left to right: Deputy Commander of the Submarine Force of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Rear Admiral Vernon L. Lowrance; Commanding Officer of the USS Observation Island, Captain Roderick O. Middleton (in back, partially hidden); President Kennedy (wearing a windbreaker bearing the insignias of USS Observation Island and USS Andrew Jackson presented as a gift from the crews of both ships); Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr.; and Senator George A. Smathers (Florida). The President sailed aboard the ship to view a Polaris A-2 missile launch demonstration from the submarine. [See also MO 75.704, “United States Naval Jacket”]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C30566
President John F. Kennedy (center, looking through binoculars) and others stand on the deck of the United States Naval ship USS Observation Island (EAG-154), at sea off the coast of Florida. Left to right (in foreground): Commanding Officer of the USS Observation Island, Captain Roderick O. Middleton; unidentified military officer (in back); Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr.; President Kennedy (wearing a windbreaker bearing the insignias of the USS Observation Island and the submarine USS Andrew Jackson, SSBN-619, presented as a gift from the crews of both ships); Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton (in back, mostly hidden); Deputy Commander of the Submarine Force of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Rear Admiral Vernon L. Lowrance; and Senator George A. Smathers (Florida). The President sailed aboard the ship to view a Polaris A-2 missile launch demonstration from the submarine. [See also MO 75.704, “United States Naval Jacket”]
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JFKWHP-KN-C18415
President John F. Kennedy presents Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, Chief of Staff of the United States Navy. Looking on (L – R): Naval Aide to the President Commander Tazewell Shepard, Jr.; Roberta Burke, wife of Admiral Burke; General Lyman Lemnitzer, Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff (behind and between President Kennedy and Admiral Burke); others unidentified. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-KN-C18027
Arrival ceremonies for the President of the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) Fulbert Youlou. President Youlou and President John F. Kennedy ride in the backseat of a Lincoln automobile (convertible). White House Secret Service Agent Roy Kellerman stands at left behind the car. Honor guards for the United States Navy and Air Force are in the background. Military Air Transport Service (MATS) Terminal, Washington National Airport, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17230
President John F. Kennedy meets with retiring Assistant to the Naval Aide to the President Lieutenant Charles J. Langello in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.. (L-R) Lieutenant Langello; Naval Aide to the President Tazewell Shepard, Jr.; President Kennedy.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17229
President John F. Kennedy meets with retiring Assistant to the Naval Aide to the President Lieutenant Charles J. Langello in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.. (L-R) Lieutenant Langello; Naval Aide to the President Tazewell Shepard, Jr.; President Kennedy.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17228
President John F. Kennedy meets with retiring Assistant to the Naval Aide to the President Lieutenant Charles J. Langello in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.. (L-R) Lieutenant Langello; President Kennedy; Naval Aide to the President Tazewell Shepard, Jr.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17227
President John F. Kennedy meets with retiring Assistant to the Naval Aide to the President Lieutenant Charles J. Langello in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.. (L-R) Lieutenant Langello; President Kennedy; Naval Aide to the President Tazewell Shepard, Jr.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17215
Swearing-in ceremony for Under Secretary of the Navy Paul “Red” Fay in the Blue Room, White House, Washington, D.C. President John F. Kennedy watches as unidentified clerk swears in Fay. Also looking on are Fay’s wife Anita Marcus Fay and daughter.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17214
Swearing-in ceremony for Under Secretary of the Navy Paul “Red” Fay in the Blue Room, White House, Washington, D.C. President John F. Kennedy watches as unidentified clerk swears in Fay. Also looking on are Fay’s wife Anita Marcus Fay and daughter Sally Fay.
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JFKWHP-KN-C17213
Swearing-in ceremony for Under Secretary of the Navy Paul “Red” Fay in the Blue Room, White House, Washington, D.C. President John F. Kennedy greets unidentified guests.
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JFKWHP-KN-C17212
Swearing-in ceremony for Under Secretary of the Navy Paul “Red” Fay in the Blue Room, White House, Washington, D.C. President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with Fay as Fay’s wife Anita Marcus Fay and daughter Sally Fay look on. Unidentified clerk (holding Bible) stands at right.
Collection
USDN
Records 1941-1990 (bulk 1941-1947). Copies of Department of the Navy personnel files for John F. Kennedy, Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., and Robert F. Kennedy.
Textual folder
United States General Services Administration Records
USGSA-MF02-008
This folder contains material pertaining to an exhibit at the National Archives building in Washington, D.C., of U.S. Navy prints and paintings collected by Franklin D. Roosevelt. The exhibit was titled "The Old Navy, 1776-1860." The prints were from the collections of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library. Types of items in this file include correspondence, memoranda, forms, drafts, press releases, and a copy of a speech given by naval historian Samuel E. Morison at the exhibit opening.
Textual folder
United States Department of the Navy Records
USDN-001-003
This folder contains a copy of an original file jacket from John F. Kennedy's Navy personnel records. The file is marked "Navy Department Bureau of Medicine and Surgery." It does not contain any records.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1049-013
This folder contains an article titled, “Survival,” by John Hersey recounting the PT-109 incident; a list of PT Naval personnel; and a newsletter and membership list for Peter Tare, Inc., an organization for former and current officers who served or are serving with the Motor Torpedo Boat Squadrons of the United States Navy.
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JFKWHP-KN-C30562
During a visit aboard the United States Naval ship USS Observation Island (EAG-154), President John F. Kennedy (center left) watches a demonstration of the firing of a Polaris A-2 missile from the submarine USS Andrew Jackson (SSBN-619), at sea off the coast of Florida.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C30560
During a visit aboard the United States Naval ship USS Observation Island (EAG-154), President John F. Kennedy (center) watches a demonstration of the firing of a Polaris A-2 missile from the submarine USS Andrew Jackson (SSBN-619), at sea off the coast of Florida.
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JFKWHP-KN-C21798
Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard (center), shakes hands with an unidentified naval officer during an award ceremony; officer at right is unidentified. Office of the Naval Aide, White House, Washington, D.C. [White spot on right side of image is original to the negative.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C21797
Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard (center), shakes hands with an unidentified naval officer during an award ceremony; an unidentified officer stands at left. Office of the Naval Aide, White House, Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-KN-C21783
President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and others attend a military reception at the White House. Front row (L-R): Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Lyman L. Lemnitzer; Secretary of the Army, Elvis J. Stahr, Jr.; Secretary of Defense, Robert S. McNamara; Mrs. Kennedy; Katherine Lemnitzer, wife of General Lemnitzer; President Kennedy; Secretary of the Air Force, Eugene M. Zuckert; Secretary of the Navy, Fred Korth. Also pictured: General Maxwell D. Taylor and his wife, Lydia Taylor; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton, and his wife, Anne Bodine Clifton; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard, and his wife, Julia Ann Shepard; Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, General Curtis E. LeMay, and his wife, Helen LeMay; Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral George W. Anderson, Jr., and his wife, Mary Lee Lamar Anderson; Chief of Staff of the United States Army, General George H. Decker, and his wife, Helen Decker; Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Vera Korth, wife of Secretary Korth; Dorothy Stahr, wife of Secretary Stahr; Barbara Jackman Zuckert, wife of Secretary Zuckert. Grand Staircase, Entrance Hall, White House, Washington, D.C.