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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated March 29, 1961 partially reads, "The new commander of anti-aircraft defenses around Los Angeles and San Francisco said today the San Fernando Valley 'is as well protected as any area of comparable size in the United States.' Maj. Gen. Mervyn M. Magee made the statement during his first official visit to the Van Nuys Nike site, 15900 Victory Blvd." Pictured is Maj. Gen. Magee with a model of the Nike missile.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
United States.--Army--Officers Nike rocket--Models Military bases--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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