Mamie Eisenhower samples a piece of birthday cake at a joint birthday celebration given in her honor on Oct. 19, 1959 by the Women's National Press Club. The luncheon marked the 40th anniversary of the club, and prematurely celebrated Mrs. Eisenhower's 63rd birthday which fell on Nov. 14. At left is Helen Thomas of United Press International, who was the club's president. (UPI Photo)
