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[Two Press Photographs Concerning PM Robert Menzies Meeting Heads Of State]

1959.

(a) President Eisenhower Welcomes Aust. Prime Minister Robert G. Menzies To The White House. 1959. Silver gelatin photograph, text including date in image upper left to right, 17.3 x 21.7cm. Minor surface cracking overall, slight creases to edges.

Text continues “Menzies is one of the many political and diplomatic leaders from many parts of the globe who will attend the funeral services 5/27 for former Secretary of State John Foster Dulles. UPI Telephoto 1d. WA PO 52703 5/27/59 – Washington.”

(b) [PM Robert Menzies Greeting PM Michel Debre] . 1959. Silver gelatin photograph, typed text including date on label affixed verso over United Press Photo stamp, 14 x 19.4cm. Minor crinkles and scuffs overall.

Text reads “Paris, France: Australian Prime Minister, Mr Robert Menzies (left), is greeted with a warm handshake at Orly Airport this morning by the French Prime Minister, Michel Debre (right) on his arrival. Telephoto. LN 377447 AC/P. London Bureau. 19th June, 1959. PN-s. United Press International Photo. 1959.”

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Item #CL169-147

Price (AUD): $990.00  other currencies