Senator and Mrs. McCarthy
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Senator Joseph R. McCarthy and his new bride, the former Jean Kerr, arrive at the federal building in New York City where a hearing concerning security risks at Fort Monmouth was taking place. McCarthy canceled a three-week honeymoon in the Bahamas in order to take part in the hearing. McCarthy, long considered one of the most eligible bachelors in Washington, D.C., married his legislative assistant on September 23. Over 1000 guests attended their wedding.
October 12, 1953
United Press International
Publication Information
| Creator | United Press International |
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| Date Created | October 12, 1953 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 17 x 22 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Joseph McCarthy photographs and ephemera, circa 1947-1957 |
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| Call Number | PH 6022.9 |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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