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Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-183-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the presentation of the American Automobile Association (AAA) Gold Lifesaver Medals awarded to the winners of the organization's Safety Patrol.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-092-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Rose Garden at the presentation of the American Automobile Association (AAA) Gold Lifesaving Medals to members of the organization’s School Safety Patrol.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-11-A
AR20, ST10
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-095-008
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the American Automobile Association's (AAA) Patrol Lifesaving Medal, an annual award honoring children whose actions have saved the life of a person in imminent vehicular traffic danger. Materials in this folder include a copy of the AAA publication American Motorist and copies of programs for the 1962 and 1963 award ceremonies, including brief biographies of the recipients.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-044-014
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks at the presentation of the American Automobile Association (AAA) Gold Lifesaver Medals awarded to the winners of the organization's Safety Patrol.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C182-6-62
President John F. Kennedy receives a gift of an American Automobile Association (AAA) medal from President of the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation, Judge Clarence E. Bodie, during the AAA Lifesaving Awards ceremony; five members of the organization’s School Safety Patrol received the award. Those pictured include: award recipients Ralph S. “Steve” Brannin (of North Pinellas Park, Florida), Wayne Brown (of New York, New York), John Puhak (of Hazelton, Pennsylvania), and Patricia Miller (of Hereford, Pennsylvania); Senator George A. Smathers (Florida); Representative Paul F. Schenck (Ohio); Senator John O. Pastore (Rhode Island); Senator Claiborne Pell (Rhode Island); Prime Minister of Norway, Einar Gerhardsen (in Washington for a state visit); Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Norway, Hans Engen; Representative Fernand J. St. Germain (Rhode Island); Executive Vice President of AAA, Russell Singer; Director of the AAA Traffic Engineering and Safety Department, W. L. Robinson. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. [Please see the President’s schedule for a complete list of attendees.] [See also MO 63.792, “AAA School Safety Patrol Lifesaver Medal”]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C182-5-62
President John F. Kennedy (center) receives a gift of an American Automobile Association (AAA) medal from President of the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation, Judge Clarence E. Bodie, during the AAA Lifesaving Awards ceremony; five members of the organization’s School Safety Patrol received the award. Those pictured include: award recipients Ralph S. “Steve” Brannin (of North Pinellas Park, Florida), Wayne Brown (of New York, New York), John Puhak (of Hazelton, Pennsylvania), Patricia Miller (of Hereford, Pennsylvania), and Wesley Haines (of Dayton, Ohio); Associate Press Secretary, Andrew T. Hatcher; Representative Paul F. Schenck (Ohio); Senator John O. Pastore (Rhode Island); Senator Claiborne Pell (Rhode Island); Prime Minister of Norway, Einar Gerhardsen (in Washington for a state visit); Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Norway, Hans Engen; Representative Fernand J. St. Germain (Rhode Island); Executive Vice President of AAA, Russell Singer; Director of the AAA Traffic Engineering and Safety Department, W. L. Robinson. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. [Please see the President’s schedule for a complete list of attendees.] [See also MO 63.792, “AAA School Safety Patrol Lifesaver Medal”]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C182-4-62
President John F. Kennedy (center) receives a gift of an American Automobile Association (AAA) medal from President of the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation, Judge Clarence E. Bodie, during the AAA Lifesaving Awards ceremony; five members of the organization’s School Safety Patrol received the award. Those pictured include: award recipients Ralph S. “Steve” Brannin (of North Pinellas Park, Florida), Wayne Brown (of New York, New York), John Puhak (of Hazelton, Pennsylvania), and Patricia Miller (of Hereford, Pennsylvania); Under Secretary of State, George Ball; Senator George A. Smathers (Florida); Representative Paul F. Schenck (Ohio); Senator John O. Pastore (Rhode Island); Senator Claiborne Pell (Rhode Island); Prime Minister of Norway, Einar Gerhardsen (in Washington for a state visit); Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Norway, Hans Engen; Representative Fernand J. St. Germain (Rhode Island); Executive Vice President of AAA, Russell Singer; Director of the AAA Traffic Engineering and Safety Department, W. L. Robinson; Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke; Ambassador of Norway, Paul Koht; National Park Service (NPS) photographer, Abbie Rowe; White House Secret Service agent, Dave Grant. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. [Please see the President’s schedule for a complete list of attendees.] [See also MO 63.792, “AAA School Safety Patrol Lifesaver Medal”]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C182-3-62
President John F. Kennedy attends the American Automobile Association (AAA) Lifesaving Awards ceremony; five members of the organization’s School Safety Patrol received the award. Those pictured include: award recipients Ralph S. “Steve” Brannin (of North Pinellas Park, Florida), Wayne Brown (of New York, New York), John Puhak (of Hazelton, Pennsylvania), and Wesley Haines (of Dayton, Ohio); President of the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation, Judge Clarence E. Bodie; AAA School Traffic Safety Poster contest winner, Carol Mieczynski, of Manville, Rhode Island; Prime Minister of Norway, Einar Gerhardsen (in Washington for a state visit); Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Norway, Hans Engen; Associate Manager of the AAA Pedestrian and School Safety Division, Walter E. Morris; Director of the AAA Traffic Engineering and Safety Department, W. L. Robinson; Executive Vice President of AAA, Russell Singer. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. [Please see the President’s schedule for a complete list of attendees.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C182-2-62
President John F. Kennedy receives a bouquet of flowers from AAA School Traffic Safety Poster contest winner, Carol Mieczynski (hidden), of Manville, Rhode Island, during the American Automobile Association (AAA) Lifesaving Awards ceremony; five members of the organization’s School Safety Patrol received the award. Also pictured: award recipients Ralph S. “Steve” Brannin (of North Pinellas Park, Florida) and Wayne Brown (of New York, New York); Senator John O. Pastore (Rhode Island); President of the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation, Judge Clarence E. Bodie; Prime Minister of Norway, Einar Gerhardsen (in Washington for a state visit); Associate Manager of the AAA Pedestrian and School Safety Division, Walter E. Morris; Director of the AAA Traffic Engineering and Safety Department, W. L. Robinson; Executive Vice President of AAA, Russell Singer. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. [Please see the President’s schedule for a complete list of attendees.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C182-1-62
President John F. Kennedy attends the American Automobile Association (AAA) Lifesaving Awards ceremony; five members of the organization’s School Safety Patrol received the award. Those pictured include: Representative Paul F. Schenck (Ohio); President of the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation, Judge Clarence E. Bodie; Senator Claiborne Pell (Rhode Island); Representative Fernand J. St. Germain (Rhode Island); Prime Minister of Norway, Einar Gerhardsen (in Washington for a state visit); Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Norway, Hans Engen; Associate Manager of the AAA Pedestrian and School Safety Division, Walter E. Morris; Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke; Director of the AAA Traffic Engineering and Safety Department, W. L. Robinson; White House Secret Service agent, Dave Grant. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. [Please see the President’s schedule for a complete list of attendees.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-182-7-62
President John F. Kennedy presents the American Automobile Association (AAA) Lifesaving Award to Wesley Haines (of Dayton, Ohio); four other members of the organization’s School Safety Patrol also received the award. Those pictured include: award recipients Wayne Brown (of New York, New York), Patricia Miller (of Hereford, Pennsylvania), and John Puhak (of Hazelton, Pennsylvania); Under Secretary of State, George Ball; Representative George M. Rhodes (Pennsylvania); AAA School Traffic Safety Poster contest winner, Carol Mieczynski (of Manville, Rhode Island); Senator John O. Pastore (Rhode Island); Senator Claiborne Pell (Rhode Island); Executive Vice President of AAA, Russell Singer; Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Norway, Hans Engen; Director of the AAA Traffic Engineering and Safety Department, W. L. Robinson; Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. [Photograph by Harold Sellers; please see the President’s schedule for a complete list of attendees.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-182-6-62
President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with Wayne Brown (of New York, New York) upon presenting him with the American Automobile Association (AAA) Lifesaving Award; four other members of the organization’s School Safety Patrol also received the award. Those pictured include: award recipients, Wesley Haines (of Dayton, Ohio), John Puhak (of Hazelton, Pennsylvania), and Patricia Miller (of Hereford, Pennsylvania); Ambassador of Norway, Paul Koht; Senator George A. Smathers (Florida); Representative George M. Rhodes (Pennsylvania); Senator Claiborne Pell (Rhode Island); President of the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation, Judge Clarence E. Bodie; Executive Vice President of AAA, Russell Singer; Director of the AAA Traffic Engineering and Safety Department, W. L. Robinson. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. [Photograph by Harold Sellers; please see the President’s schedule for a complete list of attendees.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-182-5-62
President John F. Kennedy presents the American Automobile Association (AAA) Lifesaving Award to Patricia Miller (of Hereford, Pennsylvania); four other members of the organization’s School Safety Patrol also received the award. Those pictured include: award recipients Wayne Brown (of New York, New York) and John Puhak (of Hazelton, Pennsylvania); Senator George A. Smathers (Florida); Senator John O. Pastore (Rhode Island); Executive Vice President of AAA, Russell Singer; Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Norway, Hans Engen. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. [Photograph by Harold Sellers; please see the President’s schedule for a complete list of attendees.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-182-4-62
President John F. Kennedy presents the American Automobile Association (AAA) Lifesaving Awards to five members of the organization’s School Safety Patrol. Those pictured include: award recipients Ralph S. “Steve” Brannin (of North Pinellas Park, Florida), Wayne Brown (of New York, New York), Patricia Miller (of Hereford, Pennsylvania), and John Puhak (of Hazelton, Pennsylvania); Senator George A. Smathers (Florida); Representative Paul F. Schenck (Ohio); Senator John O. Pastore (Rhode Island); President of the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation, Judge Clarence E. Bodie; Executive Vice President of AAA, Russell Singer; Representative Fernand J. St. Germain (Rhode Island); Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Norway, Hans Engen. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. [Photograph by Harold Sellers; please see the President’s schedule for a complete list of attendees.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-182-3-62
President John F. Kennedy presents the American Automobile Association (AAA) Lifesaving Award to Ralph S. “Steve” Brannin (of North Pinellas Park, Florida); four other members of the organization’s School Safety Patrol also received the award. Those pictured include: award recipients Wayne Brown (of New York, New York), Wesley Haines (of Dayton, Ohio), John Puhak (of Hazelton, Pennsylvania), and Patricia Miller (of Hereford, Pennsylvania); Representative Paul F. Schenck (Ohio); Representative George M. Rhodes (Pennsylvania); Senator John O. Pastore (Rhode Island); President of the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation, Judge Clarence E. Bodie; Executive Vice President of AAA, Russell Singer; Representative Fernand J. St. Germain (Rhode Island). Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. [Photograph by Harold Sellers; please see the President’s schedule for a complete list of attendees.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-182-2-62
President John F. Kennedy attends the American Automobile Association (AAA) Lifesaving Awards ceremony; five members of the organization’s School Safety Patrol received the award. Those pictured include: award recipients Wayne Brown (of New York, New York), Wesley Haines (of Dayton, Ohio), and Ralph S. “Steve” Brannin (of North Pinellas Park, Florida); Representative Paul F. Schenck (Ohio); Senator George A. Smathers (Florida); Executive Vice President of AAA, Russell Singer; Senator John O. Pastore (Rhode Island); Senator Claiborne Pell (Rhode Island); President of the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation, Judge Clarence E. Bodie; Representative Fernand J. St. Germain (Rhode Island). Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. [Photograph by Harold Sellers; please see the President’s schedule for a complete list of attendees.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-182-12-62
President John F. Kennedy stands with attendees of the American Automobile Association (AAA) Lifesaving Awards ceremony; five members of the organization’s School Safety Patrol received the award. Front rows (L-R): award recipients John Puhak (of Hazelton, Pennsylvania) and Patricia Miller (of Hereford, Pennsylvania); President of the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation, Judge Clarence E. Bodie (behind); AAA School Traffic Safety Poster contest winner, Carol Mieczynski (of Manville, Rhode Island); Prime Minister of Norway, Einar Gerhardsen (in Washington for a state visit); President Kennedy; award recipients Wesley Haines (of Dayton, Ohio; partially hidden behind the President), Ralph S. “Steve” Brannin (of North Pinellas Park, Florida), and Wayne Brown (of New York, New York). Also pictured: Senator George A. Smathers (Florida); Senator Claiborne Pell (Rhode Island); Representative Fernand J. St. Germain (Rhode Island); Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke; Executive Vice President of AAA, Russell Singer; White House Secret Service agent, Dave Grant. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. [Photograph by Harold Sellers; please see the President’s schedule for a complete list of attendees.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-182-10-62
President of the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation, Judge Clarence E. Bodie speaks during the American Automobile Association (AAA) Lifesaving Awards ceremony; five members of the organization’s School Safety Patrol received the award. President John F. Kennedy observes from center. Also pictured: award recipients Wayne Brown (of New York, New York), Wesley Haines (of Dayton, Ohio), and Patricia Miller (of Hereford, Pennsylvania); Representative George M. Rhodes (Pennsylvania); Senator Claiborne Pell (Rhode Island); Senator John O. Pastore (Rhode Island); Representative Fernand J. St. Germain (Rhode Island); Executive Vice President of AAA, Russell Singer; Director of the AAA Traffic Engineering and Safety Department, W. L. Robinson. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. [Photograph by Harold Sellers; please see the President’s schedule for a complete list of attendees.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-182-1-62
President John F. Kennedy stands with attendees of the American Automobile Association (AAA) Lifesaving Awards ceremony; five members of the organization’s School Safety Patrol received the award. Front rows (L-R): award recipients John Puhak (of Hazelton, Pennsylvania) and Patricia Miller (of Hereford, Pennsylvania); President of the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation, Judge Clarence E. Bodie (behind); AAA School Traffic Safety Poster contest winner, Carol Mieczynski (of Manville, Rhode Island); Prime Minister of Norway, Einar Gerhardsen (in Washington for a state visit); President Kennedy; award recipients Wesley Haines (of Dayton, Ohio; partially hidden behind the President), Ralph S. “Steve” Brannin (of North Pinellas Park, Florida), and Wayne Brown (of New York, New York). Also pictured: Senator George A. Smathers (Florida); Senator John O. Pastore (Rhode Island); Senator Claiborne Pell (Rhode Island); Representative Fernand J. St. Germain (Rhode Island); Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke; Executive Vice President of AAA, Russell Singer. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. [Photograph by Harold Sellers; please see the President’s schedule for a complete list of attendees.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7227-J
President of the American Automobile Association (AAA) Traffic Safety Foundation, Judge Clarence E. Bodie (at microphones), delivers remarks during the AAA Lifesaving Awards ceremony; President John F. Kennedy stands left of Judge Bodie. Five members of the AAA School Safety Patrol received the award. Those pictured include: award recipients Ralph S. “Steve” Brannin (of North Pinellas Park, Florida), Wayne Brown (of New York, New York), John Puhak (of Hazelton, Pennsylvania), Wesley Haines (of Dayton, Ohio), and Patricia Miller (of Hereford, Pennsylvania); Associate Manager of the AAA Pedestrian and School Safety Division, Walter E. Morris; Senator George A. Smathers (Florida); Representative Paul F. Schenck (Ohio); Representative George M. Rhodes (Pennsylvania); AAA School Traffic Safety Poster contest winner, Carol Mieczynski (of Manville, Rhode Island); Senator John O. Pastore (Rhode Island); Senator Claiborne Pell (Rhode Island); Executive Vice President of AAA, Russell Singer; Director of the AAA Traffic Engineering and Safety Department, W. L. Robinson. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. [Please see the President’s schedule for a complete list of attendees.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7227-I
President John F. Kennedy presents the American Automobile Association (AAA) Lifesaving Award to Ralph S. “Steve” Brannin (of North Pinellas Park, Florida); four other members of the organization’s School Safety Patrol also received the award. Those pictured include: award recipient Patricia Miller (of Hereford, Pennsylvania); Representative Paul F. Schenck (Ohio); AAA School Traffic Safety Poster contest winner, Carol Mieczynski (of Manville, Rhode Island); Senator Claiborne Pell (Rhode Island); Representative Fernand J. St. Germain (Rhode Island); President of the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation, Judge Clarence E. Bodie; Executive Vice President of AAA, Russell Singer; Director of the AAA Traffic Engineering and Safety Department, W. L. Robinson; White House Secret Service agent, Dave Grant. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. [Please see the President’s schedule for a complete list of attendees.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7227-H
President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with Wayne Brown (of New York, New York) upon presenting him with the American Automobile Association (AAA) Lifesaving Award; four other members of the organization’s School Safety Patrol also received the award. Those pictured include: award recipients, John Puhak (of Hazelton, Pennsylvania) and Patricia Miller (of Hereford, Pennsylvania); Senator George A. Smathers (Florida); Representative George M. Rhodes (Pennsylvania); Senator John O. Pastore (Rhode Island); Representative Fernand J. St. Germain (Rhode Island); Prime Minister of Norway, Einar Gerhardsen (in Washington for a state visit); President of the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation, Judge Clarence E. Bodie; Associate Press Secretary, Andrew T. Hatcher; Associate Manager of the AAA Pedestrian and School Safety Division, Walter E. Morris; White House Secret Service agent, Dave Grant. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. [Please see the President’s schedule for a complete list of attendees.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7227-G
President John F. Kennedy presents the American Automobile Association (AAA) Lifesaving Award to Wesley Haines (of Dayton, Ohio); four other members of the organization’s School Safety Patrol also received the award. Those pictured include: award recipients Patricia Miller (of Hereford, Pennsylvania) and John Puhak (of Hazelton, Pennsylvania); Senator George A. Smathers (Florida); Representative Paul F. Schenck (Ohio); AAA School Traffic Safety Poster contest winner, Carol Mieczynski (of Manville, Rhode Island); Senator John O. Pastore (Rhode Island); Representative Fernand J. St. Germain (Rhode Island); Prime Minister of Norway, Einar Gerhardsen (in Washington for a state visit); President of the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation, Judge Clarence E. Bodie; Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Norway, Hans Engen; Associate Manager of the AAA Pedestrian and School Safety Division, Walter E. Morris. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. [Please see the President’s schedule for a complete list of attendees.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7227-F
President John F. Kennedy presents the American Automobile Association (AAA) Lifesaving Award to Patricia Miller (of Hereford, Pennsylvania); four other members of the organization’s School Safety Patrol also received the award. Those pictured include: award recipient Wesley Haines (of Dayton, Ohio); Representative Paul F. Schenck (Ohio); Representative George M. Rhodes (Pennsylvania); Senator Claiborne Pell (Rhode Island); Representative Fernand J. St. Germain (Rhode Island); Prime Minister of Norway, Einar Gerhardsen (in Washington for a state visit); President of the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation, Judge Clarence E. Bodie; Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Norway, Hans Engen; Ambassador of Norway, Paul Koht; Associate Manager of the AAA Pedestrian and School Safety Division, Walter E. Morris; Director of the AAA Traffic Engineering and Safety Department, W. L. Robinson; Executive Vice President of AAA, Russell Singer. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. [Please see the President’s schedule for a complete list of attendees.]