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United Press International At Final Press Conference

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09677.63 Author/Creator: United Press International Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: January 18, 1961 Pagination: 1 photograph Height: 17.8 cm, Width: 22.9 cm Order a Copy

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated January 18, 1961. Shows President Eisenhower waving as he walks past the press. The attached press release notes that Eisenhower enters the press conference followed by James Hagerty, White House press secretary. The release also states that Eisenhower advocated for a constitutional amendment that would allow future presidents to take office sooner. He recommended that they be in office at least eighty days before congress meets. The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information.

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969
Hagerty, James, 1901-1981

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