1960 Press Photo Wallace and Les King, Seattle to New York walker - now18583

Wallace C. King, right, and his brother, Les, of Spokane, pose by Les' car on last practice walk before Wallace takes off from Seattle Monday on a hike to New York, which the Seattle World War II veteran says he'll make "even if it kills me!" Les is to pace Wallace in a car. Wallace is determined to set a new Coast-to-Coast walking record.

Photo is dated 1960.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.