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Hannegan at Annual Christmas in July Luncheon

2013-416
Accession Number
2013-416
9x7 inches
Black & White
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NAID 348543952
Related Collection
Hannegan, Robert E. Papers
Keywords
Cabinet officers
Luncheons
Women soldiers
HST Keywords
Christmas in July; Hotels - Waldorf-Astoria - New York; New York, New York
People Pictured
Hannegan, Robert E. (Robert Emmet), 1903-1949
Fowler, Ruth
Valier, Elsie
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Acme Newspictures

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Description
Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan (left), Major Ruth Fowler of the Women's Army Corps (center) and Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Elsie Valier of the WAVES (right) at the Greeting Card Industry's annual "Christmas in July" Luncheon at the Waldorf-Astoria. Hannegan, Fowler, and Valier are pointing at a sign advertising the sending of Christmas gifts overseas for soldiers during the month September 15 to October 15 so the packages arrive by Christmas.
Date(s)
July 25, 1945