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Hagerty's Photo Lapses at White House Portraits
White House press secretary James C. Hagerty fills in as an impromptu photographer during presidential visits. He snaps visitor pictures for guests while regular photographers cover the event, often uncertain if his shots capture the intended likeness. A buzzer at the lobby now signals when photo sessions begin.
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