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Photograph caption dated December 21, 1956 reads ”Staff Sgt. Paul McGrath, polio victim for eight years, addresses Air Force Mothers’ Association at charter party. Mrs. McGrath holds couple’s 16-month-old son, Paul Jr., who received plaque making him ‘honorary airman in USAF.’ Master Sgt. Leonard H. Wheeler, left, assisted with program.”
United States--Air Force--Officers Air Force Mothers Association Men--California--San Fernando Valley Women--California--San Fernando Valley Families--California--San Fernando Valley Infants--California--San Fernando Valley Poliomyelitis--San Fernando Valley Iron lung--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.)
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