Matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of the CINCPAC (Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific) press group meeting with Chiang Kai-shek in Taiwan on December 5, 1959, signed in the left border in black ink by Chiang. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing to the upper right corner, light toning, silvering to the darker areas of the image, a brush to the signature, and accompanying information affixed to the reverse with old tape. From the collection of Lt. Col. H. Hammond Walker and accompanied by the original "Guard Mail" transmittal envelope. Walker is identified as being in the third row of the photograph. Also includes twelve original 8 x 10 photos from this 1959 envoy to Taiwan, depicting military capabilities, newsmen, and military personnel, as well as six of Hammond's personal 3.5 x 2.5 candid photographs taken during the trip, one of which shows Chiang Kai-shek.
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