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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C19411
President John F. Kennedy participates in Veterans Day ceremonies. President Kennedy stands with Major General Paul A. Gavan, Commanding General of the Military District of Washington. Standing behind the President (L-R): John S. Gleason, Administrator of Veterans Affairs; Military Aide to the President General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to the President Colonel Godfrey T. McHugh; Naval Aide to the President Captain Tazewell T. Shepard; and Thomas Stirling, National Commander of the Legion of Valor (partially hidden by President Kennedy). Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.