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United Press International Attempts to Save Home

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09740.080 Author/Creator: United Press International Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: 11 April 1968 Pagination: 1 telephoto ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy

One telephoto entitled, "Attempts to Save Home" dated April 11, 1968 taken by United Press International. Image is of two people's silhouettes watching a home on fire. Wire transfer information states that neighbors attempted to extingush the fire.

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