Vinson, Fred M., 1890-1953
President Harry S. Truman Throws out First Pitch
President Harry S. Truman throws out the first pitch at a baseball game between Washington and St. Louis. Front row, from left to right: Reathel Odum, Mrs. Bess W. Truman, William Hassett (partly obscured by President Truman), President Truman, Admiral William Leahy, Washington Senators owner Clark Griffith, and Secret Service agent George Drescher. Second row, left to right: George Allen, Matthew Connelly. Behind Admiral Leahy is Secretary of the Treasury Fred Vinson. Behind Mr. Hassett is Senator Alben Barkley.
Truman and Vinson on rear of train
Truman and Vinson on rear of train
Truman and Cabinet discussing Japanese Surrender
President Harry S. Truman meeting with his Cabinet to discuss the Japanese Surrender to end World War II. Around the table, left to right: Secretary of Agriculture Clinton Anderson; Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellenbach; National Housing Agency Chairman John B. Blandford, Jr.; War Production Board Chairman Julius Krug; War Mobilization Director John W. Snyder; Office of Economic Stabilization Director William H.
Portrait of Fred Vinson
Painted portrait of Fred M. Vinson. Inscribed outside border of picture: "For my friend, Harry S. Truman With Deep Affection and respect. Fred M. Vinson".