Original 1960 Photograph of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Dick Goeckner at La Quinta Country Club
Original black and white photograph captures a candid interaction between President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Dick Goeckner, the club professional at La Quinta Country Club. The image was taken during the dedication of the golf course in La Quinta, California. President Eisenhower is smiling while holding a white golf cap in his right hand and a scorecard in his left hand. Goeckner is shown in profile on the left, wearing a short-sleeved button-down shirt and pleated trousers. The background shows The reverse of the photograph contains several handwritten notations ink.
Literal Transcription of reverse:
Dick Goeckner, Pro, La Quinta Country Club, La Quinta, Calif. and President Eisenhower, who dedicated the course Sunday, Oct. 23, 1960
10" x 8"
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