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Description
Samantha Smith (1972-1985) at the Portland Jetport on her way to Japan to speak at the Children's International Symposium for the 21st Century.
Smith became well-known after writing to Soviet leader Yuri Andropov with her concerns about nuclear war and receiving a reply from him.
In July 1983, she and her parents, Jane and Arthur Smith, visited the Soviet Union for two weeks at the invitation of Andropov.
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About This Item
- Title: Samantha Smith at Jetport, Portland, 1983
- Creator: UPI
- Creation Date: 1983-12-21
- Subject Date: 1983-12-21
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 24.3 cm x 19.3 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 1880, Box 8/12
- Collection: United Press International collection
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Airports--Maine--Portland
- Arrivals & departures
- Children
- Children and peace
- Cold War
- Families
- Girls
- Peace
- Political activity
- Portland International Jetport
- Smith, Samantha, 1972-1985--Travel
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