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Pierre Salinger was born on June 14, 1925. He served as White House Press Secretary to Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. Salinger served as a United States Senator in 1964 from August to December after the death of Clair Engle. He was defeated by Republican George Murphy for the Senate seat in November 1964. Salinger was manager for the Robert F. Kennedy presidential campaign and later became known for his work as an ABC News correspondent. He died on October 16, 2004. Pictured are U.S. Sen. Pierre Salinger, left, and Los Angeles Mayor Samuel Yorty who said Salinger is a "man who can do more for California if elected." The men are announcing Yorty's endorsement of Salinger, who is campaigning against George Murphy to retain his seat in the U.S. Senate. The men are seated at a desk in the mayor's office. Photograph dated October 20, 1964.; See images #00128695 through #00128698 for all photos in this series.
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Salinger, Pierre Yorty, Sam,--1909-1998 Los Angeles (Calif.).--Office of the Mayor Democratic Party (U.S.) Men--California--Los Angeles Mayors--California--Los Angeles Legislators--United States Politicians--California--Los Angeles Political candidates--United States Political campaigns--United States Presidential press secretaries--United States Offices--California--Los Angeles Public speaking--California--Los Angeles Microphones Plants--California--Los Angeles Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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