Vinson, Fred M., 1890-1953

The President wipes a pen after signing the British Loan Bill

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Each pen used in signing the British Loan Bill was completely wiped by President Harry S. Truman with a scrap of white rag before it was presented to each Cabinet member or British dignitary. Looking at the President as he wipes the pen are Left to Right: Will Clayton, Fred Vinson, Secretary of State James Byrnes and British Ambassador Lord Inverchapel. An 11 x 14 photo in a series of seven.

President Truman reaches for another pen at the signing of the British Loan Bill

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President Harry S. Truman reaches for another of the wooden pens used for the signing of the British Loan Bill which he distributes to the Cabinet members, legislators and others present who had a part in the passage of the Bill. A Senator awaits his presentation on the far left. This is one of a series of seven photos. Behind the President, third from left, is Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder, Assistant Secretary of State William Clayton and Fred Vinson.

The President prepares to sign the British Loan Bill with a new pen

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The President prepares to sign the British Loan Bill with a new pen while (left to right) Will Clayton, Fred Vinson, Secretary of States James Byrnes and British Ambassador Lord Inverchapel look on. This is one in a series of seven 11 x 14 photos.

The President signs the last pages of the British Loan Bill

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President Harry S. Truman signs the last pages of the British Loan Bill as (left to right) Will Clayton, Fred Vinson, Secretary of State James Byrnes and Lord Inverchapel look on in this 11 x 14 photo from a series of seven.

Chief Justice Vinson at the Library of Congress on Constitution Day

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Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson (center) views the original U.S. Constitution at the Library of Congress after Constitution Day ceremonies marking the permanent sealing of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. He is accompanied by Alvin W. Kremer (left), Keeper of Collections for the Library of Congress, and an unidentified guard.

Truman and Justice Vinson Peruse the U.S. Constitution

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President Harry S. Truman (right) and Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson (left) look at the original document of the United States Constitution which, along with the Declaration of Independence, was permanently sealed during Constitution Day ceremonies at the Library of Congress.

Truman and Vinson at Constitution Day Ceremonies at Library of Congress

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From left to right, unidentified, Librarian of Congress Luther Harris Evans, Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson, Senator Theodore F. Green, and President Harry S. Truman, hold the original United States Constitution prior to the document being permanently sealed during Constitution Day ceremonies at the Library of Congress.

Chief Justice Vinson speaks at Constitution Day ceremonies

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Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson stands behind the podium and speaks at Constitution Day ceremonies at the Library of Congress. Afterwards the original documents on which are written the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence are to be permanently sealed.

Truman and Justice Vinson at Constitution Day ceremonies at Library of Congress

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Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson (third from left) stands behind the podium with President Harry S. Truman (second from right) prior to speaking at Constitution Day ceremonies at the Library of Congress. Afterwards, the original documents on which are written the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence are to be permanently sealed. Standing next to President Truman is Senator Theodore Francis Green of Rhode Island (right). The other individuals are unidentified.

Truman and Cabinet after Japanese Surrender

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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.

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