Object number:
H97.1.112
Object name:
photograph
Date made:
April 20, 1951
Material / Technique:
gelatin silver
Dimensions:
H: 14 in, W: 11.25 in
Credit line:
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.
Copyright status:
In Copyright
Copyright holder:
Oakland Museum of California
Content description:
Typed on the side of the photo, "(NY24) New York, April 20-- MAC ACKNOWLEDGES THE CHEERS-- With a characteristic wa ve of his gloved hand, Gen. Douglas MacArthur acknowledges cheers of crowds from atop his open car as parade in his honor makes its way up lower Broadway toward City Hall. In foreground is Mayor Vincent Impellitteri. (AP Wirephoto) (see story) (pjm61450stf) 1951." Photo shows MacArthur sitting on the back of the backseat of a convertible. He is wearing an overcoat with his hat and a pair of heavy gloves. He is waving with his right hand. Just above his head is a street sign for "Broadway.
Concepts:
street sign; glove
Places:
Broadway, New York City
Persons:
Douglas MacArthur; Mayor Vincent Impellitteri
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