1963 Press Photo James M. Whittaker, first American to summit Mt. Everest

Back from the top of the world, James M. Whittaker, of Redmond, Washington, first American to reach the peak of Mt. Everest, greets his wife and sons, Carl, 8, left, and Scott,6, at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Photo is dated 1963.

Photo measures 7 x 9.25 inches.