2009.1.43

1/24/91
8 in HIGH x 10 in WIDE
(20.32 cm HIGH x 25.40 cm WIDE)
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers
2009.1.43


Governor Pete Wilson (white) in a classroom at Longfellow School in Alameda, wearing a "D.A.R.E" hat. Two African American students students are in front of him. Behind him the chalk board reads: "Governor Wilson, L..." (obscured). Also behind him, propped up on the chalk trough are signs admonishing against drugs "Make the world a safe & happy place to live in -- Say No to Drugs!" On verso is the photographer's stamp, "Michael Macor" and the date stamp, "Jan 24 1991." Also on verso is the handwitten notation, in blue ball point pen, "Gov. Pete Wilson with a D.A.R.E. hat, speaks to 5th graders at Longfellow School, Alameda."

D.A.R.E. stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education.

Used: Oakland Tribune

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