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J. Howard McGrath with Representative Boykin and Others

Unspecified dinner event attended by Representative Frank Boykin and others. Standing at the head table, in front of the band on the stage, from left to right: two unidentified men, Attorney General J. Howard McGrath, Representative Frank Boykin, Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Fred Vinson, Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn, unidentified man (partly obscured by microphones), vice President Alben Barkley, and an unidentified man. Other unidentified people also in picture. Inscribed by Frank Boykin: "For Hon. Howard McGrath, Sincerely, Frank W. Boykin, Alabama."

Spanish Class

Professor Ramon Ramos (first row, seventh from left) with all the members of his Spanish class. Also pictured: Augusta (Mrs. Clarence) Goodwin (first row, sixth from left); First Lady Bess W. Truman (first row, sixth from right); and Mrs. Truman's Personal Secretary, Reathel Odum (second row; right). All others unidentified. Photo is autographed at the bottom: "To Reathel Odum with kindest regards Naomi Nover."

President Truman Announces Japanese Surrender

President Harry S. Truman (standing at desk) announces the surrender of Japan to reporters assembled in the Oval Office. Seated on couch, left to right: Reathel Odum; First Lady Bess W. Truman; Samuel Rosenman, Special Counsel; and John W. Snyder, Director, Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion. Also pictured: Secretary of State James Byrnes (behind President Truman, right). Journalist Vivianne Lovell of Agence France-Presse stands in the striped dress in the front row, center of the reporters. Signed by President Truman and John Snyder.