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White House Photographs
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John M. Reeves, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (right, at microphones), delivers remarks prior to the conferral of an honorary Doctor of Civil Law degree upon President John F. Kennedy, during commencement exercises at American University. Left to right: Donald Derby, Dean of Administration; President Kennedy; Ralph C. John, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Senator John Sparkman of Alabama, American University Trustee; and Chairman Reeves. John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.