Dr. Nelson Glueck, president of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion will present a benediction tomorrow at the inaugural ceremonies for President-elect John F. Kennedy.
Dr. Glueck, a Protestant Minister and a Catholic priest will represent the three major religious faiths of the United States at the ceremony. Dr. Glueck will deliver a prayer asking for divine blessings on the new President and all associated with him in his Government.
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