1970 Press Photo Governor Maddox and Attorney General Bolton with newsmen

Backed by Georgia Attorney General Arthur K. Bolton, Governor Lester Maddox announces the State of Georgia has filed a suit in U.S. District Court in Washington in an attempt to halt efforts to achieve racial balance in state schools.Governor Maddox's announcement came at a news conference in Atlanta Thursday morning.

Photo is dated 1970.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.