Pierre Salinger Gives A Boring Campaign Speech
Image caption:
Pierre Salinger tells students at Valley State College that the recent vote garnered by Gov. George Wallace of Alabama in the Wisconsin primary was 'a blow to the conscience of Americans.' Nearly 1,000 students attended." Salinger was campaigning for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate. He was running against Alan Cranston.
Historical Information:
Pierre Salinger was born on June 14, 1925. He served as White House Press Secretary to Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. Salinger served as a United States Senator in 1964 from August to December after the death of Clair Engle. He was defeated by Republican George Murphy for the Senate seat in November 1964. Salinger was manager for the Robert F. Kennedy presidential campaign and later became known for his work as an ABC News correspondent. He died on October 16, 2004.; Valley State College is now California State University, Northridge.
Photographer: George Brich, Valley Times Photo Collection/Los Angeles Public Library
Photograph dated April 25, 1964
Slipstream
The faces and body language of the audience say it all—b-o-r-i-n-g. Great photo George. It captured their mood perfectly.
Photography
Many thanks again for your appreciation of my work.
George
Evangel
Leaning on the podium while giving a speech reveals a deficit of dynamism and enthusiasm. I don't think I've ever seen so many folded arms and expressions of disinterest in an audience. It's doubtful that any of them voted for him—and with this photo being widely published prior to his election, it's no wonder he lost the election.
Photography
Yup, that’s showing boring people who don’t appreciate the speaker.
Many thanks, George
Well Street
I wonder if Mr. Salinger's campaign sounded any alarm bells when this photo was printed. If so, it did nothing to help his vote turnout.
Photography
Yes a photo tells what’s happening.
Thanks, George
Wilsons Grave
Has all the markings of a pompous ass. I'd say this news photo left a bad taste in people's mouths. If one image can change an opinion or a vote, this one surely did. Great shot, by the way!