Wallace and Friend



Photo Title

Wallace and Friend

Photographer/Creator

George Silk

Collection

Publisher

LIFE

Caption/Description

The LIFE caption reads, 'A Burly Bodyguard, assigned by friendly union officials, stands by as Wallace makes an ernest political address...' Picture was taken at rally in Harlem during the 'Wallace for President' upswing the spring of 1948. Political opponents took Wallace more seriously after he stumped New York City district and won third party election.

Citation

George Silk, "Wallace and Friend," in POYi Archive, Item #455, http://archive.poy.org/items/show/455 (accessed March 29, 2024).

Date Added

07.03.2008