1969 Press Photo Speaker of the House John W. McCormack, D-MA - now21551

House Speaker John W. McCormack, D-MA, called a news conference in Washington for 3 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, to announce, associates said, that he will not seek re-election. The 78-year-old Speaker reported will finish his present term in the House but will not run for re-election in November. This is a 1969 file picture

Photo is dated 1969.

Photo measures 8 x 7.25 inches.