Plaque-laying ceremony at S.O.S Children's Village

Plaque-laying ceremony at S.O.S Children's Village

"American country and western singing superstar Johnny Cash (second from right), lays a plaque to a house he donated at the SOS Children's Village at Barrett Town, near Montego Bay. Assisting him is the president of the Village and general manager for the Half Moon Hotel in Montego Bay, Heinz Simonitsch. Looking on are American evangelist, Dr. Billy Graham, who is a vacationing houseguest of Cash, and his wife June Carter (standing in front of the Rev. Mr. Graham. The plaque-laying ceremony took place on December 30 last."

Cash, Johnny, - 1932-2003; Country musicians - United States; Graham, Billy, - 1918-2018; Businessmen - Jamaica; Plaques, plaquettes; Children - Institutional care - Jamaica; Group homes for children - Jamaica; Child care services - Jamaica

Daily News

Dec-1977

NLJ Photograph Collection IN: Daily News Collection - Charity (Johnny Cash & Billy Graham)

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