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[Hayato Ikeda's arrival at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and at restaurant, Los Angeles, California, May 17, 1950]
[Hayato Ikeda's arrival at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and at restaurant, Los Angeles, California, May 17, 1950]
[Hayato Ikeda's arrival at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and at restaurant, Los Angeles, California, May 17, 1950]

[Hayato Ikeda's arrival at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and at restaurant, Los Angeles, California, May 17, 1950]

Date1950
ClassificationsPhotographic Archives
Credit LinePhotograph by Toyo Miyatake Studio, Gift of the Alan Miyatake Family
Object number96.267.32
Description5 negatives : b&w ; 4 x 5 in. , Published in Rafu Shimpo, May 18, 1950, Japanese section.;Japanese Prime Minister, Hayato Ikeda, arrives at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and is met by the Hiroshima Kenjinkai, and speaks at a restaurant in Los Angeles, California, May 17, 1950. Includes Hayato in double-breasted suit and eyeglasses being greeted by men in suits at LAX, including Jiro Shirasu (neg1 and 4 published); and he speaking to men gathered at food laden table at a party.

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