1947 Press Photo New York Police Sgt Nelson Lacher takes an exam in NYC

Burly police Sgt Nelson Lacher of the Bronx holds a hankerchief to his brow as he takes the first Civil service exam in 5 years for the rank of police Lieutenant Some 850 sergeants perspiring from humidity and other causes took the exam at Seward Park high school Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 06-28-1947.

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