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President Lyndon Johnson and the Press

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President Lyndon Johnson stands at a podium to field a reporter's question at a press conference, probably at the Texas White House.

Date Created:
1966
Creator:
Smith, A. Merriman, 1913-1970 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Smith, A. Merriman, 1913-1970 (photographer)
Date Created 1966

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 28 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection A. Merriman Smith papers, 1937-1973 (bulk 1940-1970)
Call Number PH 4910.13
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465250902121
Finding Aid http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-us0072af

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011D9A
Legacy ID
WHi 73201

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