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White House Photographs
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President John F. Kennedy stands with the recipients of the 1961 Robert J. Collier Trophy; President Kennedy presented the trophy to four X-15 pilots on behalf of the National Aeronautic Association (NAA). Left to right: President Kennedy; A. Scott Crossfield (North American Aviation); Major Robert M. White (U.S. Air Force); Joseph A. Walker (National Aeronautics and Space Administration); Commander Forrest S. Petersen (U.S. Navy). White House Secret Service agent, Walt Coughlin, stands at left in background. West Wing Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-22928-B
President John F. Kennedy speaks with Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh, following the presentation of the 1961 Robert J. Collier Trophy; President Kennedy presented the trophy to four X-15 pilots on behalf of the National Aeronautic Association (NAA). United States Air Force, General Curtis E. LeMay, stands at left in background; White House photographer, Captain Cecil Stoughton, stands at far right. West Wing Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-22928
President John F. Kennedy presents the 1961 Robert J. Collier Trophy to four X-15 pilots, on behalf of the National Aeronautic Association (NAA). Standing behind President Kennedy are the recipients (L-R): Major Robert M. White (U.S. Air Force), A. Scott Crossfield (North American Aviation), Joseph A. Walker (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), and Commander Forrest S. Petersen (U.S. Navy). Also pictured: Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, General Curtis E. LeMay; General Omar Bradley (partially hidden). West Wing Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.