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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09677.62 Author/Creator: Associated Press Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: January 18, 1961 Pagination: 1 photograph Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 25.4 cm Order a Copy

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated January 18, 1961. Shows President Dwight D. Eisenhower behind his desk watching another man stand and wave. The embedded press release reports that the man, Jack Romagna, had been the stenographer for three presidents and drew praise from Eisenhower for his "invaluable assistance." The back of the photo is stamped with Associated Press information.

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969
Romagna, Jack, fl. 1961

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