Digital image of John F. Kennedy shaking the hand of a little girl

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A black and white image of John F. Kennedy greeting a little girl from the back of a convertible. Kennedy is pictured on the right side of the image, sitting in a shiny black convertible, leaning over the side of the car to shake the hand of a little girl. He is wearing a long dark overcoat. The little girl is wearing a white coat with a fur collar. She is holding a bouquet of flowers and fronds tied with a large striped ribbon towards Kennedy's outstretched hand. There is a man in a hat standing behind her and holding onto her arms. To the left are two police officers riding on motorcycles alongside the car. In the background are several men in light colored overcoats and hats, walking along behind the car.

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