Governors

Congressman John McSweeney gives a speech at the Ohio Drive dedication during the National Capital Sesquicentennial in Washington, D.C. Also pictured: Mrs. Ann Chapman and Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (first row, second and third from left); and Ohio Governor Frank Lausche (right of podium). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Ohio Governor Frank Lausche gives a speech at the Ohio Drive dedication during the National Capital Sesquicentennial in Washington, D. C. Also pictured, Mrs. Ann Chapman and Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (second and third from left). Others are unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Jerry Colonna gives a speech at the Ohio Drive dedication during the National Capital Sesquicentennial. Also pictured: Mrs. Ann Chapman and Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (second and third from left); and Ohio Governor Frank Lausche (right of podium). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

From left to right: Secretary of Agriculture Charles Brannan; Governor of Puerto Rico Luis Munoz-Marin; Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman; Harley Hise, Chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation; and unidentified man stand outside of an airplane. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

(L-R) Washington State Governor Albert Rosellini, Specialist 4 James Hanson, Major General Louis W. Truman with other unidentified observers witness Specialist Hanson being sworn in as Governor for the Day by Washington State Supreme Court Justice Hugh Rosellini (in foreground, back to camera). The ceremony was part of "GI Government" Day held at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia, Washington.

Washington State Supreme Court Justice Hugh Rosellini, (foreground, back to camera) administers the oath of office to thirteen Fort Lewis soldiers (unidentified) who assumed key state government positions during "GI Government" Day in the state capitol of Olympia, Washington. Governor Albert Rosellini is in civilian clothes sixth from left in front row. Major General Louis W. Truman stands to the far right of the group, first row. The activity was sponsored cooperatively by the Seattle United Service Organization (USO), the office of the Governor, and the State Adjutant General.

Major General Louis W. Truman (left) speaks with Washington State Governor Albert Rosellini (center) and Specialist 4 James Hanson (right), Co "C", 1st Brigade, 8th Infantry. Specialist Hanson took over Mr. Rosellini's governor's chair during "GI Government" Day in the State Capitol at Olympia, Washington.

From left to right, Olympia, Washington Mayor Amanda B. Smith, Washington Governor Albert D. Rosellini and Major General Louis W. Truman study an artist's rendering of the floating display to be built by Army engineers. The display, which was to float on Capitol Lake contained 2,500 colored lights and more than 400 Christmas trees. A 16-foot Star of Bethlehem was to top the 30-foot center tree with a life like nativity scene in the foreground.

Major General Louis W. Truman (left), 4th Infantry Division and Fort Lewis Commander, stands with Olympia, Washington Mayor Mrs. Amanda Smith (center) and Governor Albert Rosellini (right) during the singing of the song "Christmas Island."

Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival Queen Carol Mills (second from left) presents a bouquet of golden daffodils to Alaska Governor William A. Egan (second from right), guest of honor at the festival reception held at Fort Lewis, Washington. With her is Anchorage Fur Rendezvous Queen Pat Baldwin (third from right). Washington Lieutenant Governor John A. Cherberg is at left and Major General Louis W. Truman, co-host with the festival committee for the reception, at right.