Presentation of the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) to Gen. Lauris Norstad, 12:45PM. President John F. Kennedy presents the Distinguished Service Medal to retired Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, General Lauris Norstad; President Kennedy (center left) pins the medal to General Norstadu0027s lapel. Standing at left, in the background (left to right): Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr. Secretary of Defense,

Presentation of the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) to Gen. Lauris Norstad, 12:45PM. President John F. Kennedy presents the Distinguished Service Medal to retired Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, General Lauris Norstad; President Kennedy (center left) pins the medal to General Norstadu0027s lapel. Standing at left, in the background (left to right): Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr. Secretary of Defense, Stock Photo

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Presentation of the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) to Gen. Lauris Norstad, 12:45PM. President John F. Kennedy presents the Distinguished Service Medal to retired Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, General Lauris Norstad; President Kennedy (center left) pins the medal to General Norstadu0027s lapel. Standing at left, in the background (left to right): Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr. Secretary of Defense, Robert S. McNamara (standing behind lectern), observes at right. East Room, White House, Washington, D.C.

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