One of Chief Parker's prized possessions was this autographed photo, hanging on a wall in his office. The photo shows President John F. Kennedy thanking Parker (right) for the police department's security work during one of Kennedy's visits to Los Angeles.
Parker, William H.--(William Henry),--1902-1966 Kennedy, John F.--(John Fitzgerald),--1917-1963 Los Angeles (Calif.).--Police Department Police--California--Los Angeles Police chiefs--California--Los Angeles Presidents--Travel--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Herald-Examiner photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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