[President John F. Kennedy addresses members of the International Congress on Medical Librarianship]

[President John F. Kennedy addresses members of the International Congress on Medical Librarianship]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Rowe, Abbie, 1905-1967, photographer
Publication:
Produced: [1963]
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Congresses as Topic
Speech
Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963.
United States. White House Office
International Congress on Medical Librarianship
Genre(s):
Photograph
Abstract:
Black and white photograph of President John F, Kennedy, full length, standing on platform with microphone. Image caption on page 76 of the book US National Library of Medicine: "During the summer of 1963, President John F. Kennedy addressed members of the International Congress on Medical Librarianship on the south lawn of the White House. In his speech, the Kennedy described how advancements in science and medicine create a greater need for the distribution of knowledge within the medical profession, and how medical librarians are instrumental in that distribution. He stated further 'We are proud of those who work in [the National Library of Medicine] and of the other libraries across the country.' Members of the Congress visited the new National Library of Medicine on June 18, 1963."
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):
US National Library of Medicine
Extent:
1 photograph : 26 x 21 cm
Technique:
black and white
NLM Unique ID:
101433252 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
B027381
OCLC no.:
989575942
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101433252