For many years Lewis was the national chairman, fundraiser and spokesman for the the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Here he is in the White House on 20 June 1963 as President John Kennedy receives a gift from 7-year old Bobbie Whittaker. Bobbie and his 6-year old sister Kerrie were the new national poster children of the MDA. Kennedy received a lapel pin from Bobby, and flowers from Kerrie. Photograph: John Rous/AP

Source: The Guardian August 20, 2017 18:29 UTC