Orphaned children in Greece
Orphaned children in Greece, looking at a cross that marks the remains of their family. From an album, "Greece Before and After the War."
International relief
Maurice Latta and Matthew Connelly Examine Legislation for Emergency Winter Relief
President Harry S. Truman signed legislation today which authorizes $597,000,000 in emergency winter relief for France, Italy and Austria. Left to Right: Maurice Latta, Chief Clerk of the White House, and Matthew Connelly, Presidential Secretary, examining Mr. Truman's signature on the emergency aid legislation. Same as 77-315. From: Charles Ross Papers, 12x18 Metal Album.
Edwin Pauley with Red Cross officials
Edwin Pauley is greeted by Red Cross officials at Atsugi Field, Japan. Pauley was the U.S. Ambassador on the Allied Reparations Committee from 1945-47 (the committee that assessed the reparations the Axis powers could afford to pay the victors).
Greek Orphan
Two and a half year old girl in Patras, Greece who weighs 14 and a half pounds. The child was discovered by a United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration worker.
Austrian Orphans
Line of Austrian Orphans, in Linz, being given clothes by members of the Red Cross. The woman in front is Miss Helen Nixon, a civilian war relief worker from Holyoke, Massachusetts, who is assisting a local relief agency worker.
Malnourished Greek Boy
A Greek boy exhibiting signs of starvation. This photo was used to raise awareness of the need for food and monetary aid for Europe after World War II.
Malnourished Greek Girl
A Greek girl exhibiting signs of starvation. This photo was used to raise awareness of the need for food and monetary aid for Europe after World War II.
Group of children eating
A group of kids at a nursery, in Kavala, Macedonia, Greece, ran by United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration. Miss Henderson (right side of table, third from left) of the UNRRA is visiting the nursery.
Malnourished Girl
An unidentified little girl showing signs of malnutrition. This photograph was used to raise awareness for the need for food and monetary aid in Europe after World War II.
Children Eating
A group of children in Asprangeli, Greece eating their supper provided by United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration in the churchyard after school.