1965 Press Photo Senator Russell Long gets handshake from Senator Pastore in WA

Senator Russell Long of Louisiana, gets a handshake and congratulations from Senator John Pastore, right, of Rhode Island, after the Southerner was elected to fill the No. 2 Democratic leadership post in the Senate. Long defeated Pastore and Senator Mike Monroney of Oklahoma, to win the job vacated when Hubert Humphrey was elected Vice President.

Photo is dated 1965.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.