1971 Press Photo Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird at Press Conference, Wash. DC

Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird holds a hand to his head as he chats with newsmen Sunday after appearing on National Broadcasting Company's (NBC) "Meet the Press" in Washington. Laird discussed the United States' role in Southeast Asia.

Photo is dated 1971.

Photo measures 8 x 9.25 inches.