Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-008-003-p0003
Four newly elected officers of the Coast Guard Academy's class of 1966. All of the young men are fourth class cadets (4/c). Facing the camera and standing left to right are: Class Secretary David A. Jones of Jacksonville, Florida; Class Vice President Merle J. Smith of Aberdeen, Maryland; Class President Dennis W. Parker of Ploverdale, California; and Class Treasurer Robert C. Byrd of Brookhaven, Mississippi. The following is stamped on the verso of the photograph: "Please credit: Official Coast Guard Photo, Number 110562, From: Public Information Division, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington 25, D.C."
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