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Photograph included in the exhibit: "From Hula Hoops to Hanoi: L.A. Concerns, 1954-1965." Photograph caption dated September 24, 1963 reads, "Former U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ezra Taft Benson praises founder Robert Welch, seated, as 'one of the greatest patriots in American history' at a $50-a-plate testimonial dinner in Hollywood. More than 1,700 persons attended the Monday night event. Seated next to Welch is his wife Marion."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Benson, Ezra Taft Welch, Robert John Birch Society Anti-communist movements--United States Dinners and dining--California--Los Angeles Couples--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Microphones Flags--United States Men--California--Los Angeles Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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