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President John F. Kennedy visits with Chief Ironshell and George Kills in Sight (both of the Sioux Nation) at the dedication of the Oahe Dam and Reservoir, on the banks of the Missouri River, near Pierre, South Dakota. White House Secret Service agent, Dick Johnsen, stands at right in background.

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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-23362
President John F. Kennedy (center, with back to camera) greets crowds during a visit to Pierre, South Dakota; President Kennedy traveled to South Dakota to attend the dedication of the Oahe Dam and Reservoir. Also pictured: White House Secret Service agents, Dick Johnsen and John Campion. [White spots on image are original to the negative.]

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White House Photographs
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President John F. Kennedy and others inspect the power plant of the Oahe Dam and Reservoir during the dam's dedication ceremony, on the banks of the Missouri River, near Pierre, South Dakota. Those standing in front, with President Kennedy, include: U.S. Senatorial candidate from South Dakota, George McGovern; Missouri River Division Engineer, Brigadier General Robert F. Seedlock; dean of the White House press corps and United Press International (UPI) reporter, Merriman "Smitty" Smith; White House Secret Service agent, Charlie Kunkel. Also pictured: Newsreel photographer for United Press Movietone, Thomas J. Craven, Sr.; Representative Byron G. Rogers (Colorado); White House Secret Service agents, Dick Johnsen and John Campion.
