1956 Press Photo Homeless Family Following Greek Island Earthquake, Santorini

Made homeless by Greek Island earthquake - Refugees huddle amid their salvaged possessions at Santorini, on the island of Thira, after yesterday's earthquake wrecked the cliffside village. A US destroyer of the Sixth Fleet today steamed into the small bay fronting Santorini to stand by "in case it is needed". Greece declined offers of assistance from the United States and Britain for the stricken Aegean islands. Refugees - Greece

Photo is dated 1956.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.