Aug. 7, 1962 - JFK Presents Dr. Francis O. Kelsey with Award for Distinguished Service

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Aug. 7, 1962 - At a White House ceremony today, NASA Administrator James Webb introduced Dr. Frances O. Kelsey to President Kennedy before the President presented her with the Award for Distinguished Service. Dr. Kelsey refused to approved the sale of Thalidomide in this country.

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