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Presentation of items relating to the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (Century 21 Exhibition) to President John F. Kennedy, including a gold telegraph key that will open the fair. Left to right: Senators Henry M. "Scoop" Jackson and Warren G. Magnuson, both of Washington; and President Kennedy. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.

Presentation of items relating to the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (also known as the Century 21 Exhibition) to President John F. Kennedy, including a gold telegraph key that will open the fair. Left to right: Senators Henry M. "Scoop" Jackson and Warren G. Magnuson, both of Washington; and President Kennedy (holding telegraph key). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.

Senators Henry M. "Scoop" Jackson (left) and Warren G. Magnuson, both of Washington, present President John F. Kennedy with a gold telegraph key to open the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (also known as the Century 21 Exhibition). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.

Senators Henry M. "Scoop" Jackson (left) and Warren G. Magnuson, both of Washington, present President John F. Kennedy with a gold telegraph key to open the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (also known as the Century 21 Exhibition). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.

The gold telegraph key used by President John F. Kennedy to open the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (also known as the Century 21 Exposition) sits on a patio table at the residence of C. Michael Paul in Palm Beach, Florida. President Kennedy delivered remarks by telephone and pressed the telegraph key to open the fair via satellite signal from Palm Beach.

President John F. Kennedy stands with Chief of White House Communications Agency (WHCA), Colonel George J. McNally, during the opening ceremony for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (also known as the Century 21 Exposition) from the residence of C. Michael Paul in Palm Beach, Florida. Robert Bright, of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T), stands, mostly in shadow, at far left. President Kennedy delivered remarks by telephone and pressed a gold telegraph key (on patio table at bottom right) to open the fair via satellite signal from Palm Beach.

President John F. Kennedy (seated at patio table) laughs during the opening ceremony for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (also known as the Century 21 Exposition) from the residence of C. Michael Paul in Palm Beach, Florida. President Kennedy delivered remarks by telephone and pressed a gold telegraph key (on table) to open the fair via satellite signal from Palm Beach.

President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks by telephone before pressing a gold telegraph key (on patio table) to open the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (also known as the Century 21 Exposition) via satellite signal from the residence of C. Michael Paul in Palm Beach, Florida. White House Secret Service agent, Clint Hill (wearing sunglasses), stands in background at right; all others are unidentified.

President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks by telephone before pressing a gold telegraph key (on patio table) to open the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (also known as the Century 21 Exposition) via satellite signal from the residence of C. Michael Paul in Palm Beach, Florida. Also pictured: Robert Bright, of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T), on far left edge of frame; and White House Secret Service agent, Clint Hill (at right, in background); all others are unidentified.

President John F. Kennedy (seated at patio table) speaks with Robert Bright, of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T), prior to the opening ceremony for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (also known as the Century 21 Exposition) from the residence of C. Michael Paul in Palm Beach, Florida. An unidentified cameraman (on far edge of frame) films at left. President Kennedy delivered remarks by telephone and pressed a gold telegraph key (on table) to open the fair via satellite signal from Palm Beach.

President John F. Kennedy sits at patio table in preparation for the opening ceremony of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (also known as the Century 21 Exposition) from the residence of C. Michael Paul in Palm Beach, Florida. Robert Bright, of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T), stands at left, checking a watch; an unidentified cameraman (on far edge of frame) films at left. President Kennedy delivered remarks by telephone and pressed a gold telegraph key (on table) to open the fair via satellite signal from Palm Beach.

President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks by telephone before pressing a gold telegraph key (on patio table) to open the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (also known as the Century 21 Exposition) via satellite signal from the residence of C. Michael Paul in Palm Beach, Florida. Robert Bright, of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T), stands at left.

The gold telegraph key used by President John F. Kennedy to open the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (also known as the Century 21 Exposition) sits next to a telephone on a patio table at the residence of C. Michael Paul in Palm Beach, Florida. President Kennedy delivered remarks by telephone and pressed the telegraph key to open the fair via satellite signal from Palm Beach.

President John F. Kennedy (crouching at patio table) presses a gold telegraph key during the opening ceremony for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (also known as the Century 21 Exposition) from the residence of C. Michael Paul in Palm Beach, Florida. Chief of White House Communications Agency (WHCA), Colonel George J. McNally, stands at left; an unidentified cameraman (on far edge of frame) films at right. President Kennedy delivered remarks by telephone and pressed the telegraph key to open the fair via satellite signal from Palm Beach.

President John F. Kennedy stands with Chief of White House Communications Agency (WHCA), Colonel George J. McNally (left), during the opening ceremony for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (also known as the Century 21 Exposition) from the residence of C. Michael Paul in Palm Beach, Florida. Robert Bright, of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T), stands, mostly hidden, behind Colonel McNally. President Kennedy delivered remarks by telephone and pressed a gold telegraph key (on patio table at bottom right) to open the fair via satellite signal from Palm Beach.

President John F. Kennedy visits with Robert Bright, of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T), and Chief of White House Communications Agency (WHCA), Colonel George J. McNally (back to camera), during the opening ceremony for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (also known as the Century 21 Exposition) from the residence of C. Michael Paul in Palm Beach, Florida. President Kennedy delivered remarks by telephone and pressed a gold telegraph key to open the fair via satellite signal from Palm Beach.

President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with Robert Bright, of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T), during the opening ceremony for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (also known as the Century 21 Exposition) from the residence of C. Michael Paul in Palm Beach, Florida. White House Secret Service agent, Clint Hill (wearing sunglasses), stands in background at right. President Kennedy delivered remarks by telephone and pressed a gold telegraph key (on patio table at bottom right) to open the fair via satellite signal from Palm Beach.

The gold telegraph key used by President John F. Kennedy to open the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (also known as the Century 21 Exposition) sits next to a telephone on a patio table at the residence of C. Michael Paul in Palm Beach, Florida. President Kennedy delivered remarks by telephone and pressed the telegraph key to open the fair via satellite signal from Palm Beach.

President John F. Kennedy (seated) signs the Educational Television Act. Standing (L-R): Unidentified; Senator Clifford P. Case (New Jersey); Congressman John E. Moss (California); unidentified; Congressman Oren Harris (Arkansas); Senator Norris Cotton (New Hampshire); Congressman Hale Boggs (Louisiana); Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, Abraham Ribicoff; Senator Warren G. Magnuson (Washington); attorney, Leonard H. Marks (behind Senator Magnuson, face hidden); Congressman William L. Springer (Illinois); Senator John O. Pastore (Rhode Island). Also present: President of the National Association of Educational Broadcasters (NAEB), William G. Harley; former President of the Minnesota State Board of Education, John W. Bystrom; counsel to the Senate Commerce Committee, Nicholas Zapple. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.

President John F. Kennedy (seated) signs the Educational Television Act. Standing (L-R): Senator Clifford P. Case (New Jersey); Congressman John E. Moss (California); unidentified; Congressman Oren Harris (Arkansas); Congressman Hale Boggs (Louisiana); Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, Abraham Ribicoff; Senator Warren G. Magnuson (Washington); Congressman William L. Springer (Illinois); Senator John O. Pastore (Rhode Island). Also present: President of the National Association of Educational Broadcasters (NAEB), William G. Harley; former President of the Minnesota State Board of Education, John W. Bystrom; counsel to the Senate Commerce Committee, Nicholas Zapple. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.

President John F. Kennedy (seated) signs the Educational Television Act. Standing (L-R): Two unidentified men; Senator Clifford P. Case (New Jersey); unidentified (in back); Congressman John E. Moss (California); Congressman Oren Harris (Arkansas); unidentified; Senator Norris Cotton (New Hampshire); Senator Warren G. Magnuson of Washington (head turned); Senator John O. Pastore (Rhode Island); attorney, Leonard H. Marks; Congressman William L. Springer (Illinois). Also present: President of the National Association of Educational Broadcasters (NAEB), William G. Harley; former President of the Minnesota State Board of Education, John W. Bystrom; counsel to the Senate Commerce Committee, Nicholas Zapple. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.

President John F. Kennedy (seated) signs the Educational Television Act. Standing (L-R): Two unidentified men; Senator Clifford P. Case (New Jersey); unidentified; Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Newton Minow; Congressman John E. Moss (California); Congressman Oren Harris (Arkansas); unidentified; Senator Norris Cotton (New Hampshire); Senator Warren G. Magnuson (Washington); Senator John O. Pastore (Rhode Island); attorney, Leonard H. Marks (face obscured); Congressman William L. Springer (Illinois). Also present: President of the National Association of Educational Broadcasters (NAEB), William G. Harley; former President of the Minnesota State Board of Education, John W. Bystrom; counsel to the Senate Commerce Committee, Nicholas Zapple. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.

President John F. Kennedy (seated) delivers remarks after signing the Educational Television Act. Standing (L-R): Three unidentified men; Senator Clifford P. Case (New Jersey); Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Newton Minow; Congressman John E. Moss (California); unidentified; Congressman Oren Harris (Arkansas); Senator Norris Cotton of New Hampshire (in back); Congressman Hale Boggs (Louisiana); Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, Abraham Ribicoff; Senator Warren G. Magnuson (Washington); attorney, Leonard H. Marks (in back); Senator John O. Pastore of Rhode Island (in front); Congressman William L. Springer of Illinois (behind Senator Pastore). Also present: President of the National Association of Educational Broadcasters (NAEB), William G. Harley; former President of the Minnesota State Board of Education, John W. Bystrom; counsel to the Senate Commerce Committee, Nicholas Zapple. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.

President John F. Kennedy (seated) delivers remarks after signing the Educational Television Act. Standing (L-R): Three unidentified men; Senator Clifford P. Case (New Jersey); Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Newton Minow; Congressman John E. Moss (California); unidentified; Congressman Oren Harris (Arkansas); Senator Norris Cotton of New Hampshire (in back); Congressman Hale Boggs (Louisiana); Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, Abraham Ribicoff; Senator Warren G. Magnuson (Washington); attorney, Leonard H. Marks (in back); Senator John O. Pastore of Rhode Island (in front); Congressman William L. Springer of Illinois (behind Senator Pastore). Also present: President of the National Association of Educational Broadcasters (NAEB), William G. Harley; former President of the Minnesota State Board of Education, John W. Bystrom; counsel to the Senate Commerce Committee, Nicholas Zapple. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.