1969 Press Photo Leaders launch Japanese election campaigns in Tokyo - now34969

Prime Minister Eisaku Sato, center, in top photo, raises hands of candidates from his Liberal Democratic party at a Tokyo electoral district Sunday as the December 27 general election in Japan was formally proclaimed. At bottom, Tomomi Narita, center, chairman of the Japan Socialist party, is flanked by two candidates during his campaign speech on a Tokyo street Sunday.

Photo is dated 1969.

Photo measures 8 x 9.5 inches.