Webb, James E. (James Edwin), 1906-1992

From left to right, Senator Warren Magnuson, President John F. Kennedy, unidentified, and James E. Webb, head of NASA, in the Oval Office. President Kennedy examines a book about the upcoming Seattle, Washington, Space Conference. The unidentified man is thought to be a Congressional Representative from Washington.

President John F. Kennedy in the Oval Office with his appointee for the head of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, James E. Webb. This photo is mounted on heavy board in a New York Times folder.

President John F. Kennedy in the Oval Office with his appointee for the head of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, James E. Webb.

President John F. Kennedy in the Oval Office with his appointee for the head of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, James E. Webb.

Former President Harry S. Truman visits the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters in Washington, D. C. Shown with Mr. Truman is James E. Webb, head of NASA.

Official NASA portrait of James E. Webb, appointed head of the agency by President John F. Kennedy in 1961.

James E. Webb, head of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as he poses in front of the NASA sign on the front of the building.

Portrait of James E. Webb, head of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, sitting at his desk.

Portrait of James E. Webb at his desk at NASA Headquarters. This photo includes an original 4x4 color transparency.

Portrait of James E. Webb, head of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, at his desk.