1982 Press Photo Walter Polovchak listens to a question in Congressional hearing

Washington, D.C.: Walter Polvochak, cups his hand to an ear to better hear a question from a Congressional subcommittee, July 28. The 14-year-old Ukranian became the focus of an international legal battle when he refused to return to Russia with his parents. He said the reason he wanted to remain in the United States was because "I feel very free here." He is living with foster parents in the Chicago area while lawyers weigh his bid for political asylum against ....rights. August 15,1982. Walter Polovchak.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches. Photo is dated 08-06-1982.

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