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- 1963-09-27
Part of General Photograph Collection
An estimated 25,000 people jammed into every corner of Cheney Stadium to hear President John F. Kennedy speak. Behind President Kennedy, from left to right, are PLU President Robert Mortvedt, Senators Warren Magnuson and Henry Jackson, and Governor Albert Rosellini. Despite the overwhelming crowd, the President stopped to greet people as he nudged his way out of the stadium at the conclusion of the event. Two months later, President Kennedy was mortally wounded as he waved to crowds lining the streets in Dallas, Texas. TPL-5456
Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963; Jackson, Henry M., 1912-1983; Legislators--Washington; Mortvedt, Robert; Magnuson, Warren G., 1905-1989; Rosellini, Albert D.; Presidents--United States; Governors; Visits of state--Tacoma--1960-1970;