Moods vary as controversial former general faces press
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Valley Times Photo Collection
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Dean, Gordon
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This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends
Photograph was edited for publication purposes Edwin Anderson Walker was born in Texas on November 10, 1909. He was a decorated United States Army Major General who fought in World War II and the Korean War. He became known for his ultra-conservative political views and was criticized by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower for promoting personal and political stands while in uniform. Walker resigned his commission in 1961 after being admonished by the Joint Chiefs of Staff for calling Eleanor Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman "pink" and for violating the Hatch Act by attempting to direct the votes of his troops. Walker was the first United States general to resign in the 20th century. He died on October 31, 1993. Photograph caption dated January 11, 1962 reads "Edwin Walker says America should shun moderate leadership." The article partially reads "Former Maj. Gen. Edwin Walker faced a jammed Los Angeles press conference Wednesday and declared that neither major political party has had responsible leadership for 16 years 'and possibly 28.'"; See images #00130542 through #00130544 for all photos in this series.
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Image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
United States.--Army--Officers Men--California--San Fernando Valley Retired military personnel--California--San Fernando Valley Armed Forces--Officers World War, 1939-1945--Veterans Korean War, 1950-1953--Veterans Veterans--United States Microphones Eating & drinking--California--San Fernando Drinking cups--California--San Fernando Valley Plates (Tableware)--California--San Fernando Valley Press conferences--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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