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Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-05-09-B
AR36, ST23, KN34
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-412-4-63
Actor and comedian, Bob Hope, shows fellow comedian, Milton Berle, his Congressional Gold Medal, presented to him earlier in the day by President John F. Kennedy in recognition of his services to the country as an entertainer during World War II. Reporters observe, including White House correspondent for United Press International (UPI), Helen Thomas (standing behind Mr. Hope), and Washington political reporter for the New York Times, Tom Wicker (right of Ms. Thomas). West Wing Lobby, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-412-3-63
Actor and comedian, Bob Hope, visits with fellow comedian, Milton Berle, following Mr. Hope’s Congressional Gold Medal presentation ceremony; he received the medal from President John F. Kennedy in recognition of his services to the country as an entertainer during World War II. Reporters observe, including White House correspondent for United Press International (UPI), Helen Thomas (standing in center, between Mr. Berle and Mr. Hope), and White House correspondent for The Washington Star, Garnett D. Horner (standing at right, behind Mr. Hope). Also pictured: White House Secret Service agent, Floyd Boring (at left, in background). West Wing Lobby, White House, Washington, D.C.