Visitors and Members of the American Legion Celebrate Washington's Birthday, 1948

Containers:
Box 34
Language:
English.
Physical description:
Black and white photographic print of visitors and members of The American Legion Celebrate Washington's Birthday on the piazza and a snow covered east lawn. A typed caption on the reverse reads: (American Legion News Service) - The snow-banked memorial of Mount Vernon was the site of The American Legion's observance of the 216th birthday of George Washington. Shown above is a gathering of Legionnaires and friends who braved the elements to witness the tribute highlighted by an address by Attorney General Tom C. Clark (center of porch) over a nationwide radio hookup. Flanking the Attorney General is the Legion's National Guard of Honor.
Dimensions:
10 in x 8 in (25.5 cm x 20.4 cm)

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Reference services
Phone: (703) 780-3600
Parent restrictions:
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.