Gesture of Regard--Sherman Adams reads the citation accompanying the award of the Medal of Freedom to Lewis L. Strauss today at a White House ceremony honoring the retiring chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. President Eisenhower made the gesture to indicate his regard for his top aide, under fire in Congress. In the background, from left, are John McCone, new AEC chairman; Strauss and the President.

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Title:
Gesture of Regard--Sherman Adams reads the citation accompanying the award of the Medal of Freedom to Lewis L. Strauss today at a White House ceremony honoring the retiring chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. President Eisenhower made the gesture to indicate his regard for his top aide, under fire in Congress. In the background, from left, are John McCone, new AEC chairman; Strauss and the President.
Title (alt.):
Honoring Retiring Chairman Lewis L. Strauss (center) of the Atomic Energy Commission, Sherman Adams reads citation accompanying award of Medal of Freedom, while President Eisenhower removes glasses. President took part in White House ceremony in apparent gesture of support of Adams.
Description:
[Information from item housing] Adams, Sherman - N.H. Politician
Photographer:
Associated Press
Name on Item:
AP
Date:
[ca. July 1958]
Format:
Photographs
Genre:
Photographic prints
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue
Subjects:
Politicians
Adams, Sherman, 1899-1986
Extent:
1 photograph : print ; sheet 208 x 256 mm
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/jw82bf93v
Terms of Use:
Rights status not evaluated.
All rights reserved.
Language:
English
Notes:
Title(s) from item.
Preferred Citation:
Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue, Boston Public Library
Notes (acquisition):
Gift; Boston University, College of Communication, 1977/1978.
Notes (date):
Date from item.
Identifier:
22_10_000368_0026
Barcode:
39999088103450