Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963

President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with James S. McDonnell of the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation. James E. Webb, Director of NASA, right, looks on.

President John F. Kennedy standing on the tarmac of an airport while visiting the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation in St. Louis, Missouri. James E. Webb, head of NASA, is in the gray suit facing the President. James S. McDonnell stands between the President and Mr. Webb.

President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with guests upon his arrival at the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation in St. Louis, Missouri. The President has just stepped onto the tarmac. James E. Webb, head of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is shown with his back to the camera.

President John F. Kennedy stepping off the presidential plane upon his arrival in St. Louis, Missouri, to visit the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation.

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 greeting John F. Kennedy, Senator from Massachusetts, at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman greeting John F. Kennedy, Senator from Massachusetts, at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri.