Cabinet officers

U.S. Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson (left) and U.S. General Wilhelm D. Styer (right) inspect Pier 7 in Manila, Philippines. Donor: John Paxton

From left to right, United States General Wilhelm D. Styer, U.S. Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson and U.S. High Commissioner of the Philippines Paul V. McNutt met in McNutt's office in Manila in 1946. Donor: John Paxton

(From L to R.) Philippine President Sergio Osmena, U.S. Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson, U.S. General Wilhelm D. Styer and U.S. General Russell at the Presidential Palace, Manila, Philippines. Donor: John Paxton

Navy Under Secretary Francis P. Whitehair with Marine guard at the Naval Base Headquarters, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Navy Under Secretary Francis P. Whitehair (third from left) with three unidentified military officers at Boston Naval Shipyard, Boston, Massachusetts.

Navy Under Secretary Francis P. Whitehair (civilian dress) at the Naval Supply Depot, Scotia, New York. Others identified with photo.

Francis P. Whitehair on the steps of the Naval Supply Depot, Scotia, New York. Military officers identified with picture.

Navy Under Secretary Francis P. Whitehair (civilian dress) at Boston Naval Shipyard, Boston, Massachusetts. Naval officers are saluting.

Navy Under Secretary Francis P. Whitehair (second from left) at the Naval Supply Depot, Scotia, New York. Military officer identified with photo.

Navy Under Secretary Francis P. Whitehair (civilian dress) at the Naval Supply Depot, Scotia, New York. Military officers identified with picture.