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President John F. Kennedy (center, at lectern) delivers remarks during a reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. Members of an unidentified band stand on platform.
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President John F. Kennedy (center, at lectern) delivers remarks during a reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. Members of an unidentified band stand on platform.
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President John F. Kennedy (center) looks on as Dr. Hurst R. Anderson, President of American University (left), congratulates Senator Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia (right) on receiving a Bachelor of Laws degree during commencement exercises at American University. Also pictured: Dr. Lois E. Torrence, University Registrar (mostly hidden behind President Kennedy), and Donald Derby, Dean of Administration (far right). John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
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Dr. Hurst R. Anderson, President of American University (left, at microphones), delivers remarks after conferring upon President John F. Kennedy an honorary Doctor of Civil Law degree. Standing on the lower platform, left to right: Dr. Anderson; Dr. Lois E. Torrence, University Registrar; President Kennedy (holding diploma); Senator John Sparkman of Alabama, American University Trustee; and John M. Reeves, Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Also pictured, seated on main platform above: Reverend Charles R. Smyth, Headmaster of the Pennington School in Pennington, New Jersey, and Nathan A. Baily, Dean of the School of Business Administration. John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
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View of American University's John M. Reeves Athletic Center during the school's 49th annual commencement ceremony; President John F. Kennedy (left) delivers the commencement address from the speakers' platform; the United States Marine Band sits on the field right of the platform. Washington, D.C.
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Reverend Charles R. Smyth, Headmaster of the Pennington School in Pennington, New Jersey (at lectern), delivers the invocation during commencement exercises at American University. Left to right: Reverend Warren H. Bright, Jr., Minister of Glenwood Methodist Church in Columbus, Ohio; Ralph C. John, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (in back); President John F. Kennedy; unidentified (in back); Reverend Smyth; Dr. Hurst R. Anderson, President of American University; and John M. Reeves, Chairman of the Board of Trustees. John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
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President John F. Kennedy (center, head turned) greets attendees of a reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. Also pictured: United Press International (UPI) photographer, James K. W. Atherton; National Park Service (NPS) Photographer, Abbie Rowe; Presidential Assistant, John J. McNally; Associate Press Secretary, Andrew T. Hatcher; Chief of White House Police, Major Ralph C. “Smokey” Stover; Assistant Press Secretary, Jay W. Gildner; White House Secret Service agents, Mike Mastrovito, Emory Roberts, Ron Pontius, and Jack Ready. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
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President John F. Kennedy (center, head turned) greets attendees of a reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. Also pictured: National Park Service (NPS) Photographer, Abbie Rowe; Assistant Press Secretary, Jay W. Gildner; Chief of White House Police, Major Ralph C. “Smokey” Stover; First Lady’s Press Secretary, Pamela Turnure; Presidential Assistant, John J. McNally; White House Secret Service agents, Emory Roberts and Ron Pontius. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
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Reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C.; President John F. Kennedy (hidden in crowd) greets attendees. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. The Executive Office Building is visible in the background. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
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President John F. Kennedy (center) greets attendees of a reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. Also pictured: Chief of White House Police, Major Ralph C. “Smokey” Stover; Assistant Press Secretary, Jay W. Gildner; White House Secret Service agent, Emory Roberts. The Executive Office Building is visible in the background. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
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Reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C.; President John F. Kennedy (in background, on platform) delivers remarks. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
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President John F. Kennedy (center) greets guests during a reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Attendees include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. Also pictured: United Press International (UPI) photographer, James K. W. Atherton; National Park Service (NPS) Photographer, Abbie Rowe; Chief of White House Police, Major Ralph C. “Smokey” Stover; Assistant Press Secretary, Jay W. Gildner; White House Secret Service agents, Emory Roberts and Ron Pontius. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
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President John F. Kennedy (at lectern) delivers remarks during a reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. Members of an unidentified band stand on platform; White House Secret Service agent, Jack Ready, stands at right.
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President John F. Kennedy attends a reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. Also pictured: White House Secret Service agents, Emory Roberts, Ron Pontius, and Mike Mastrovito.
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President John F. Kennedy attends a reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. Also pictured: First Lady's Social Secretary Letitia Baldrige; White House Secret Service agents, Emory Roberts and Ron Pontius.
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President John F. Kennedy greets attendees of a reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. Also pictured: White House Secret Service agents, Emory Roberts and Ron Pontius.
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President John F. Kennedy (center left) greets attendees of a reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. Also pictured: White House Secret Service agents, Emory Roberts, Mike Mastrovito, and Ron Pontius; Chief of White House Police, Major Ralph C. “Smokey” Stover.
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President John F. Kennedy (center) greets attendees of a reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. Also pictured: White House Secret Service agents, Mike Mastrovito, Jack Ready, and Ron Pontius.
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President John F. Kennedy (at lectern) delivers remarks during a reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. Members of an unidentified band stand on platform; White House Secret Service agents, Ron Pontius and Emory Roberts, stand in background at left.