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John F. Kennedy at the O'Hare Airport dedication
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President John F. Kennedy laying a wreath at a monument to Lieutenant Commander Edward "Butch" O'Hare during the O'Hare Airport expansion dedication. Mayor Richard J. Daley stands at left. A group of school children in ethnic dress stand in the background.
Date:
March 23, 1963
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
John F. Kennedy speaks at the O'Hare Airport expansion dedication
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President John F. Kennedy standing on a dais at the airport, giving the dedication speech for the opening of an expansion to Chicago's O'Hare Airport. In his speech, the President recalls memories of Lieutenant Commander Edward "Butch" O'Hare and discusses the technological modernity of the airport. Dignitaries standing beside Kennedy include Mayor Richard J. Daley, Governor Otto Kerner, and Eleanor "Sis" Daley (on the left). Senator Paul Douglas is standing at far right.
Date:
March 23, 1963
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
John F. Kennedy at the O'Hare Airport expansion dedication
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President John F. Kennedy carrying a wreath and shaking hands with a serviceman at the O'Hare Airport expansion dedication ceremony. Mayor Richard J. Daley stands right of Kennedy and alongside a monument to Lieutenant Commander Edward "Butch" O'Hare. School children in ethnic dress and servicemen stand in the background.
Date:
March 23, 1963
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access

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Geographic Location: O'Hare (Chicago, Ill.)   Subject Topic: Memorials   Remove all