1938 Press Photo Lima Peru President Oscar Benvides to host conference

Lima Peru a portrait of President Oscar Benvides who wil host the delegates attending the 8th Internatioak conference of American States which begins at Lima Dec 9th Secretary of State Cordell Hull heads the list of US delegates shich also includes Alfred M Landon GOP candidate for President in 1936 The US will recieve a great impetus at the parley when closer economic, political and military ties with South America may come under discussion

Photo is dated 1938.

Photo measures 6.5 x 8.75 inches.