1971 Press Photo Dr. Wesley Hall, President of AMA at Washington Press Club

Dr. Wesley W. Hall, 64-year-old Reno, NV surgeon and new President of the American Medical Association defends the AMA during an address to the National Press Club in Washington today. Hall denied charges, leveled by Senator Edward M. Kennedy, D-MA, that the AMA is an obstructionist group that has blocked health-care reforms.

Photo is dated 1971.

Photo measures 8 x 10.5 inches.