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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); Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield of Montana; Special Assistant to the President Lawrence "Larry" O'Brien; Under Secretary of the Navy Paul "Red" Fay.