1973 Press Photo Retiring Senator Sam Irvin Jr., through the years. - nob01928

Sam Ervin Jr., the North Carolina Democrat who announced plans to retire from the Senate, Wednesday, is shown from left: In 1946 as a freshman Congressman from the 10th District; in 1952 as a freshman Senator; in 1958 while serving on the Senate Rackets Committee; and in 1963 while serving on the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Photo is dated 1973.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.