1949 Press Photo Senator Robert A Taft of Ohio in Washington

Senator Taft announced that he will vote against the North Atlantic Defense pact because "It will promote war in the world rather than peace." Taft denounced the pact in a Senate speech saying it would obligate the United States to give military aid to pact signatories for 20 years. Photo measures 7 x 8.5 inches. Photo is dated 07-11-1949.

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