Robert Drinan Posing in Front of Capitol

(Original Caption) Washington, D.C.: Rep.-elect Robert F. Drinan (D.-Mass.) at a press conference said he would support Sen. Edward Kennedy (D.-Mass.) if the senator sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 1972. Rep. Drinan, shown after his press conference with the Capitol in the background, is the first Catholic priest to be elected a House member and said he will continue to wear his clerical garb.

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Credit:

Bettmann / Contributor

Editorial #:

515398542

Collection:

Bettmann

Date created:

January 06, 1971

License type:

Rights-managed

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Not released. More information

Source:

Bettmann

Object name:

U1693200-13

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4376 x 2934 px (14.59 x 9.78 in) - 300 dpi - 7 MB