Page 4: L. Mendel Rivers & Major Burr

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Color photograph of Congressman L. Mendel Rivers standing with Major Burr next to the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Handwritten album label at the bottom, "Col. Rivers & Maj. Burr Independence Hall June 6, 1964."

Congressman Rivers was in town to attend a ceremony appointing him honorary Colonel by the Old Guard, City of Philadelphia.

Gift of Margaret Middleton Rivers Eastman.