Hero Worship



Photo Title

Hero Worship

Photographer/Creator

Jack Lartz

Collection

Publisher

International News Photos

Caption/Description

A few moments after President Eisenhower presented retiring General Matthew Ridgway, former U.S. Chief of Staff, with a 3rd Oak Leaf Cluster to his Distinguished Service Medal, his six-year-old son Matthew, Jr., was revelling in the newest decoration on his favorite soldier. Mrs. Ridgeway enjoys Junior's enthusiasm.

Citation

Jack Lartz, "Hero Worship," in POYi Archive, Item #2346, http://archive.poy.org/items/show/2346 (accessed November 21, 2024).

Date Added

07.03.2008