Title supplied by cataloger.; Photograph was edited for publication purposes. President John F. Kennedy delivered San Diego State College's commencement address before approximately 30,000 people at the Aztec Bowl. He was the first to receive an honorary doctoral degree (his was an honorary doctor of law degree) awarded by any California State University campus. Photograph caption dated June 7, 1963 reads, "President Kennedy, left, smiles with Dr. Malcolm A. Love, president of San Diego State College, after receiving honorary doctor of law degree."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;27 x 29 cm. Photographic prints
Kennedy, John F.--(John Fitzgerald),--1917-1963 San Diego State College San Diego State College--Presidents Presidents--United States College presidents--California--San Diego Commencement ceremonies--California--San Diego Doctor of laws degree Degrees, Academic Costumes Universities and colleges--California--San Diego Cameras--California--San Diego San Diego (Calif.) Los Angeles Herald-Examiner photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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