Box 3
Contains 127 Results:
Air force, 1965
Nineteen photographs of L. Mendel Rivers visiting and airbase and accepting an award given to him by the Civil Air Patrol. Also included are two photographs of L. Mendel Rivers speaking with a United States Army officer in his new office in the Rayburn building. Also pictured is a half completed bust of L. Mendel Rivers.
C-141 Acceptance Ceremony, 1965
Three photographs of L. Mendel Rivers' participation at the C-141 acceptance ceremony at the Charleston Air Force Base. The C-141 was a strategic airlifter in service with the Military Air Transport Service.
Dedication of the House Armed Services Committee Room, 1965
A photograph showing the dedication of the House Armed Services Committee Room to former Chairman Carl Vinson. Pictured are Carl Vinson, L. Mendel Rivers, Representative William G. Bray, Charles Gibson, and Speak of the House John McCormick.
Groundbreaking of veterans hospital, 1965
A photograph of L. Mendel Rivers at the groundbreaking of a Veterans Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. Also pictured are Bryan Dorn, Palmer Gaillard, retired General Mark W. Clark, Senator Strom Thurmond, and Albert Watson.
Luncheon for Madame Chiang, 1965
Forty-seven photographs of L. Mendel Rivers attending a luncheon for Madame Chiang Kai-Shek, wife of the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Also pictured is Representative (and future President) Gerald R. Ford.
Paris Air Show, 1965
Twelve photographs from L. Mendel Rivers' attendance at an air show in Paris, France.
U.S.S. John C. Calhoun, 1965
Four photographs of the submarine U.S.S. John C. Calhoun.
Robert Emmet statue, 1966 April 22
A photograph of L. Mendel Rivers standing in front of the Robert Emmet statue on Massachusetts Avenue in Washington D. C. at the re-dedication ceremony in 1966.
Military ball, 1966 April
Two photographs of L. Mendel Rivers attending a military ball in Charleston, South Carolina.
National Aero-Space Services Association, 1966 May 11
A photograph of L. Mendel Rivers attending a National Aero-Space Services Association luncheon in Washington, D. C.