Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C30480
President John F. Kennedy and others stand at attention in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Veterans Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. Standing next to President Kennedy (L-R): Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, General David M. Shoup; Commanding General of the Military District of Washington, Major General Philip C. Wehle. Standing behind President Kennedy (L-R): Administrator of the Veterans Administration (VA), General John S. Gleason; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard; President of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Luther Skaggs, Jr. Also pictured: Assistant Press Secretary, Malcolm Kilduff; White House Secret Service agents, Emory Roberts and Jack Ready.