Civil service

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.

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

Portrait of James E. Webb, head of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, poses in his office while speaking on the phone.

Portrait of James E. Webb, head of NASA, speaking on the telephone in his office.

Portrait of James E. Webb, head of NASA, standing with replicas of the spaceships in his office.

Photo of James E. Webb, head of NASA, as he holds a replica of the USAF X-15.

Official NASA portrait of James E. Webb, upon his appointment to that agency by President John F. Kennedy.