1960 Press Photo American Legion Convention Officials discuss national conclave

American Legion Convention officials discussing the possibility of holding the huge national conclave in New Orleans within the next four years are, from left, William H. Miller of Princeton, Illinois, convention committee. Colonel Demarest said today that New Orleans appears to have an inside track as a site for the meeting, but the deal hinges on quick action by operators of first-class hotels and motels in guaranteeing 5000 rooms for conventioneers.

Photo is dated 1960.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.