Presentation of the 1961 Collier Trophy, 11:30AM. Major Robert M. White ( Air Force) delivers remarks upon receiving the 1961 Robert J. Collier Trophy; President John F. Kennedy presented the trophy to four X-15 pilots on behalf of the National Aeronautic Association (NAA). Also pictured: trophy recipients, A. Scott Crossfield (North American Aviation) and Commander Forrest S. Petersen ( Navy); General Omar Bradley; Secretary of the Air Force, Eugene M. Zuckert; White House Secret Service agent, Frank Yeager. West Wing Lawn, White House, Washington,

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