1964 Press Photo Statue of Ponce de Leon in St. Augustine, Florida - mja51273

The statue of Ponce de Leon in St. Augustine, Fla., stands on a spot near which he is supposed to have landed in 1513, when he named the land Florida and claimed it for Spain. The city, founded in 1565, is planning elaborate celebration of its 400th anniversary this year. But with a history of strife and storm, it fears a repetition of non-violent African American demonstrations of last summer which were met by violence by white racists. Florida - Parks & Memorials

Photo is dated 1964.

Photo measures 7 x 9.25 inches.