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White House Photographs
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Dr. Hurst R. Anderson, President of American University (far left, at microphones), reads a citation conferring upon President John F. Kennedy an honorary Doctor of Civil Law degree, during commencement exercises at American University. Donald Derby, Dean of Administration (left), and Ralph C. John, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, place the hood on President Kennedy; Dr. Lois E. Torrence, University Registrar (holding diploma), looks on from left. John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.