Postmaster General John E. Potter, the Pink Panther, Ginny Mancini (widow of Henry) and former astronaut Sen. John Glenn posing for photos in front of banner displaying the "tickle" variety of stamp art.
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The Mancini family posing for photos at end of ceremony: son, daughter and son-in-law, Ginny Mancini, daughter and another son-in-law.
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The Mancini family getting their pictures taken by fans, John Glenn signing art work and memorabilia from space fans.
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Postal Service booth where "tickle" variety of stamps were sold to first day cover collector Shirley Ulling (in cap).
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The Pink Panther leading USC Trojan Marching Band through the crowd to the delight of school kids attending. A youth flute band played a delightful polka with James Galway.
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Los Angeles' famed Pink's Hot Dogs had a booth set up to feed the kids, complete with balloons.
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It looks as if Mancini himself is directing the USC Trojan Marching Band!
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Overall view of First Day Ceremony setting in the courtyard of the Music Center.
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