James Hagerty Reading a Statement

(Original Caption) Reads President's Statement on Released Airmen. Washington, D.C.: White House Press Secretary James Hagerty reads to reporters a statement by President Eisenhower today in which he hailed the release of 11 U.S. airmen by Communist China and promised them "speedy reunion" with their families. Mr. Eisenhower said this country "extends thanks to all who have contributed to his humanitarian result." (Photo by © Bettmann/CORBIS/Bettmann Archive)