"Association of Tax Payers" presented a bicycle: "If you will present us with a small canon or a tank some time, we do not mind" said Federal Minister of Defence, Franz Josef Strauss (Franz Josef Strauss) when on Oct. 21st, 1959 receiving a bicycle from the Association of Tax Payers. The bicycle was mean to be for the press chief of the Ministry, Lt. Col. Gerd Schmuckle (Gerd Schmuckle) who at a press conference some time ago was late and apologized by saying that he often has to wait a long time before getting a service-car and that it would be quicker to go on a cycle. Photo shows Minister Strauss "testing" the new cycle. (left to right): Alexander Grolig (Alexander Grolig) of the Association of Tax payers, Minister Strauss and press officer Gerd Schmuckle.
Photo measures 6 x 8.25 inches.
Photo is dated 10-10-1959.
This item is an original collectible vintage print from a news archive, not a digital download or reproduction. Please see our FAQ for more information.
Photo back:
