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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