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White House Photographs
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President John F. Kennedy and Special Assistant to the President Dave Powers greet former Washington Senators player James Barton "Mickey" Vernon and Manager of the Chicago White Sox Alfonso Ramon "Al" Lopez at the opening game of the 1961 baseball season at Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C. Audience includes Boys Clubs of America's "Boy of the Year" Richard Lopez (in foreground); General Manager of the Washington Senators Ed Doherty; Senate Minority Leader Everett Dirksen of Illinois; Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Abraham Ribicoff; Under Secretary of the Navy Paul "Red" Fay.