Original 1947 AP Wire Photo showing actor Gary Cooper testifying before the House Un-American Activities Committee in Washington, D.C. The photograph captures Cooper at the microphone while news photographers, cameramen, and committee members document the proceedings. Identified in the original caption are Representatives Richard B. Vail, J. Parnell Thomas, John McDowell, and John S. Wood. Measures approximately 9" x 6½". This photograph originated from a large newspaper archive assembled and retained by a Pennsylvania newspaper near Pittsburgh. Shows age-related wear including edge wear, corner wear, creasing, and handling marks consistent with newsroom use and storage. Associated Press Wirephoto stamp present on reverse. Please see photos.
