Photograph was edited for publication purposes.; Title supplied by cataloger. Photograph caption dated April 1, 1943 reads, "Madame Chiang is shown in center during the reception as she greeted Los Angeles civic leaders. The Missimo, speaking to the crowd before the microphone, said, "You will have to forgive me for a lot of things this afternoon. My doctor won't let me shake hands with you. I have caught a cold." Next to her, at right, is Consul Chang."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;25 x 33 cm. on sheet 28 x 36 cm. Photographic prints
Chiang, May-ling Soong,--1897-2003 Chiang, May-ling Soong,--1897-2003--Travel Zhongguo guo min dang Ambassador Hotel Anti-communist movements--United States Political participation--United States Anti-communist movements--China Crowds--California--Los Angeles Political participation--China Generals' spouses--China Hotels--California--Los Angeles Lost architecture--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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