U.S. President Lyndon Johnson conferred with congressional leaders on Aug.13, 1963 in Washington. From left, clockwise are: Sen. W. Russell, D-Ga., Rep. M. Rivera, D-S.C.; Sen. J. Sparkman, D-Ala.; Sen. E. Dirksan, R-Ill.; Vice-president Hubert Humphrey; Gen. L. Chapman; Gen. Wm. Westmoreland, Army Chief of Staff; Sen. J. Randolph, D-W. Va.; Adm T. Moorer, Chief of Naval Operations; Rep. G. Ford, R-Mich.; Gen. J. McConnell, Air Force Chief of Staff; Gen. M. Wheeler, Chairman Joint Chief of Staff; Defense Sec. C. Clifford; Secretary of State Deaqn Rusk; President Johnson; House Speaker J. McCormack and Sen. W. Fulbright, D-Ark. (AP Photo)