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Florida Governor Askew addressing members of the Florida Chamber of Commerce
 
Series : Political collection.
Photographer: Dughi, Donn.
Image Number: PT00551
Date : 1971.
Subject Heading(s) :

Askew, Reubin O'D., 1928-.
Florida. Governor (1971-1979 : Askew)
Florida Chamber of Commerce.
Governors--Florida.
Tallahassee (Fla.)

Original : photoprint b&w 8 x 10 in.
Notes : Governor Askew about to sign HB 1257, dealing with a corporate tax referendum, into law.L-R: Senate President Jerry Thomas, the Governor, House Speaker Dick Pettigrew.Photographed on March 16, 1971.
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