1968 Press Photo Robert Brown and William Safire named to White House staff

Robert J. Brown, 33, of HIgh Point, North Carolina, left, and William Safire, a 38-year-old author and New York public relations man, are shown in the Hotel Pierre in New York City, yesterday, after being named special assistant by President-elect Richard M. Nixon. Brown will promote Nixon's "black capitalism" plans and Safire will concentrate on policy and program development.

Photo is dated 1968.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8.25 inches.