1969 Press Photo Ali Ihsan Gogus, National Deputy in Turkish Parliament

A congressman from Turkey's parliament who is visiting New Orleans said Thursday "Mardi Gras is the best public relations activity that I have ever seen." Ali Ihsan Gogus, a national deputy in the Turkish parliament, is here on a United States State Department program to promote trade between his country and this city.

Photo is dated 1969.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.