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1957 Press Photo Senator Strom Thurmond speaks at Washington Senate meeting

This is an original press photo. Washington - Showing little fatigue in this closeup, Senator Strom Thurmond (D-South Carolina) makes his exit from the Senate cloakroom after his iron man stunt of speaking for 24 hours and 19 minutes against the compromise civil rights bill tonight. His pretty wife, Jean, however made the wifely remark of "you need a shave" when she greeted him with a kiss.Photo measures 8.25 x 10inches. Photo is dated 8-29-1957.

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