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Photograph included in the exhibit: "From Hula Hoops to Hanoi: L.A. Concerns, 1954-1965." Steve Allen at a press conference countering charges made by a member of the Los Angeles Board of Education that his stand on nuclear weapons should prevent his speaking before an assembly of teachers. Photograph dated January 16, 1961.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;17 x 18 cm. Photographic prints
Allen, Steve,--1921-2000 Los Angeles (Calif.).--Board of Education Nuclear disarmament--United States Peace movements--United States Comedians--United States Entertainers--United States Valley Times Collection photographs
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