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JFKWHP-ST-C316-3-63
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, exchange gifts in the Fish Room of the White House. Left to right: Minister of the Imperial Court of Ethiopia, Tafarra-Worq Kidane-Wold; unidentified; Emperor Selassie (writing in book); President Kennedy; U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams. Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C316-2-63
President John F. Kennedy laughs with Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, during an exchange of gifts in the Fish Room of the White House. Left to right: unidentified Ethiopian military official; Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Ketema Yifru; Minister of the Imperial Court of Ethiopia, Tafarra-Worq Kidane-Wold; unidentified (in back); Imru Haile Selassie, second cousin of Emperor Selassie; Emperor Selassie; unidentified; President Kennedy; unidentified (in back); U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams; Minister of Finance of Ethiopia, Yilma Deressa (in shadow). Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C316-1-63
President John F. Kennedy looks at a filigree bowl during an exchange of gifts with Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, in the Fish Room of the White House. Left to right: unidentified; U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, Edward M. Korry; unidentified (in back); Minister of the Imperial Court of Ethiopia, Tafarra-Worq Kidane-Wold; Emperor Selassie; unidentified; President Kennedy; Imru Haile Selassie, second cousin of Emperor Selassie. Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C314-5-63
President John F. Kennedy bids farewell to Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, following a meeting. Also pictured: Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Ketema Yifru; Minister of the Imperial Court of Ethiopia, Tafarra-Worq Kidane-Wold; U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams; U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke; White House correspondent for United Press International (UPI), Helen Thomas; White House media network electrician, Cleve Ryan; White House Secret Service agent, Ron Pontius. West Wing Entrance, White House, Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C314-4-63
President John F. Kennedy (at right in foreground) bids farewell to Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I (seated in car), following a meeting. Unidentified photographers observe. West Wing Entrance driveway, White House, Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C314-2-63
President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, following a meeting. Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Ketema Yifru, stands between President Kennedy and Emperor Selassie; U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke, stands at far right. West Wing Entrance, White House, Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C314-1-63
President John F. Kennedy exits the White House with Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, following a meeting. U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke, stands at far right; U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, Edward M. Korry, follows behind. West Wing Entrance, White House, Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C307-7-63
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy speaks with Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, in the West Wing Colonnade; President John F. Kennedy stands in the doorway to the Oval Office. Left to right: Special assistant to the President, Dave Powers; Mrs. Kennedy (wearing a leopard coat given to her as a gift from the Emperor); unidentified girl; President Kennedy; John F. Kennedy, Jr.; Caroline Kennedy; Emperor Selassie; U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke. White House, Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C307-40-63
President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and their children visit with Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, on the West Wing Lawn of the White House. Emperor Selassie presented as gifts to the Kennedy family a leopard coat and gold filigree jewelry case for the First Lady and carved ivory figurines for Caroline Kennedy (mostly hidden) and John F. Kennedy, Jr. U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, Edward M. Korry, stands at far right (partially hidden). Minister of the Imperial Court of Ethiopia, Tafarra-Worq Kidane-Wold, stands at far left; an unidentified girl (partially hidden) stands at center left. Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C307-39-63
President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and their children visit with Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, on the West Wing Lawn of the White House. Emperor Selassie presented as gifts to the Kennedy family a leopard coat and gold filigree jewelry case for Mrs. Kennedy and carved ivory figurines for Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr. U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, Edward M. Korry, stands at far right. Minister of the Imperial Court of Ethiopia, Tafarra-Worq Kidane-Wold, stands at far left; an unidentified girl stands in center. Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C307-38-63
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy visit with Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, on the West Wing Lawn of the White House; Caroline Kennedy stands at center left. U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, Edward M. Korry, stands at far right; an unidentified girl stands at center right. Emperor Selassie presented as gifts to the Kennedy family a leopard coat and gold filigree jewelry case for the First Lady and carved ivory figurines for Caroline and John F. Kennedy, Jr. Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C307-37-63
President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and their children visit with Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, on the West Wing Lawn of the White House. Emperor Selassie presents a gift of a carved ivory figurine to John F. Kennedy, Jr. Minister of the Imperial Court of Ethiopia, Tafarra-Worq Kidane-Wold, stands at far left; Caroline Kennedy stands mostly hidden behind Emperor Selassie. The Emperor also presented as gifts to the Kennedy family a leopard coat and gold filigree jewelry case for the First Lady and a carved ivory figurine for Caroline. Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C307-11-63
President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and others visit with Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, in the West Wing Colonnade outside the Oval Office. Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr., stand in center with an unidentified girl (shaking hands with Emperor Selassie). Emperor Selassie presented as gifts to the Kennedy family a leopard coat for the First Lady and carved ivory figurines for Caroline and John. Standing at right: U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke; U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, Edward M. Korry. White House, Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C307-34-63
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, ride in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible) during a motorcade from Union Station to Blair House in honor of Emperor Selassie’s arrival. Crowds line Pennsylvania Avenue; the White House is visible in the background. Also pictured: White House Secret Service agents, Bert de Freese, Bill Payne, and Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn. Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C307-33-63
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, ride in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible) during a motorcade from Union Station to Blair House in honor of Emperor Selassie’s arrival. Crowds line Pennsylvania Avenue; the White House is visible in the background. Also pictured: Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; White House Secret Service agents, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn and Bill Greer. Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C307-32-63
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, ride in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible) during a motorcade from Union Station to Blair House in honor of Emperor Selassie’s arrival; crowds line Pennsylvania Avenue. Also pictured: Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; White House Secret Service agents, Ron Pontius, Jack Ready, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn, Bill Greer, Bert de Freese, and Bill Payne. Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C307-31-63
President John F. Kennedy attends an arrival ceremony in honor of Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I. Left to right: unidentified Ethiopian military official (below platform); Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard; Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh (partially hidden); Emperor Selassie; U.S. Under Secretary of State, George Ball (partially hidden); President Kennedy; Robin Chandler Duke, wife of U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke (below platform, obscured by rope). Union Station, Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C307-30-63
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks during an arrival ceremony in honor of Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I. Left to right: U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke (far left edge of frame); two unidentified Ethiopian officials; Emperor Selassie; President Kennedy; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; Chief of Staff of the United States Army, General Earle G. Wheeler (in back, partially hidden); Minister of the Imperial Court of Ethiopia, Tafarra-Worq Kidane-Wold; Robin Chandler Duke (below platform, obscured by rope). Union Station, Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C307-28-63
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, ride in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible) during a motorcade from Union Station to Blair House in honor of Emperor Selassie’s arrival; crowds line New York Avenue. Also pictured: Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; White House Secret Service agents, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn, Bill Greer, Bert de Freese, and Bill Payne. Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C307-27-63
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, ride in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible) during a motorcade from Union Station to Blair House in honor of Emperor Selassie’s arrival; crowds line New York Avenue. Also pictured: Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; White House Secret Service agents, Ron Pontius, Jack Ready, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn, Bill Greer, Bert de Freese, and Bill Payne. Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C307-26-63
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, ride in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible) during a motorcade from Union Station to Blair House in honor of Emperor Selassie’s arrival; crowds line New York Avenue. Also pictured: Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; White House Secret Service agents, Ron Pontius, Jack Ready, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn, Bill Greer, and Bert de Freese. Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C307-25-63
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, ride in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible) during a motorcade from Union Station to Blair House in honor of Emperor Selassie’s arrival; crowds line Pennsylvania Avenue. Also pictured: Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; White House Secret Service agents, Ron Pontius, Jack Ready, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn, Bill Greer, Bert de Freese, and Bill Payne. Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C307-24-63
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, ride in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible) during a motorcade from Union Station to Blair House in honor of Emperor Selassie’s arrival; crowds line Pennsylvania Avenue. Also pictured: Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; White House Secret Service agents, Ron Pontius, Jack Ready, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn, Bill Greer, Bert de Freese, and Bill Payne. Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C307-23-63
View of a motorcade in honor of Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I; President John F. Kennedy and Emperor Selassie ride in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible). Crowds line Pennsylvania Avenue. Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-ST-C307-22-63
President John F. Kennedy and Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, ride in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible) during a motorcade from Union Station to Blair House in honor of Emperor Selassie’s arrival; crowds line Pennsylvania Avenue. Also pictured: Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; White House Secret Service agents, Ron Pontius, Jack Ready, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn, Bill Greer, Bert de Freese, and Bill Payne. Washington, D.C.