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The Kennedy Presidency

JFK Speaks to the Meeting Glen Lake High School 21 June 1962

JFK Speaks to the Meeting Glen Lake High School 21 June 1962
John F. Kennedy

President John F. Kennedy (far right, at microphone) delivers remarks welcoming the senior class of Glen Lake High School (Maple City, Michigan) to the White House. Standing with President Kennedy are, from left: Representative Robert P. Griffin (Michigan); Representative Ken Hechler of West Virginia (mostly hidden); Senator Philip A. Hart (Michigan); Glen Lake student, Duane Richardson. Mr. Richardson and his classmates visited Washington, D.C., on a donation-funded trip after the group gave the original funds to help pay for Mr. Richardson's medical expenses. West Wing Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.

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