President John F Kennedy Grey Towers Visit in 1963

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In 1963, Gifford and Cornelia Pinchot’s son, Dr. Gifford Bryce Pinchot, donated Grey Towers and 102 acres to the Forest Service to carry forward his fathers’ conservation principles. President John F Kennedy (front left) touring the Sitting Room with Gifford Byce Pinchot (front right) during the dedication in 1963 of Grey Towers. 

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President John F Kennedy (front center left) with Gifford Byce Pinchot (front center right) during the dedication in 1963 of Grey Towers, back to the people and the United States Forest Service. 

Source: Heritage Interpretation Planning Workbook. Inspiring Conservationist of Tomorrow. 2025
Photo credit Grey Towers NHS Archives