Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23301
President John F. Kennedy greets officials upon his arrival at Castle Air Force Base in Merced County, California. President Kennedy (center, with back to camera) shakes hands with Governor of California, Edmund G. “Pat” Brown; Commander of the 15th Air Force Division, Brigadier General William R. Yancey, stands left of the President. Also pictured: Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; Senators Clair Engle and Thomas H. Kuchel (both California). Air Force One sits at left in background. [Blemish near center left of image is original to the negative.]