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Vandenberg speaking at airport

Senator Arthur Vandenberg of Michigan speaking at the airport ceremony marking the departure of Secretary of State James Byrnes for the Paris Peace Conference, as President Truman, Senator Tom Connally of Texas, Secretary Byrnes (back of platform, left to right), and others look on. The Paris Peace Conference will consider treaties ending World War II.

Byrnes makes a statement before boarding an airplane to attend the Paris Peace Conference

Secretary of State James Byrnes making a statement as he prepares to board an airplane and depart for the Paris Peace Conference in which treaties ending World War II will be considered. President Harry S. Truman (back of platform, left) Senator Tom Connally of Texas (back of platform, right), and others observe.

President Truman Reads Announcement of Japanese Surrender

President Harry S. Truman (standing at desk) reads the announcement of the Japanese surrender ending World War II to various reporters and officials in the Oval Office. Seated on the sofa in the background are (left to right): Reathel Odum, Mrs. Bess W. Truman, Samuel Rosenman, and John Snyder. Seated behind President Truman is Secretary of State James Byrnes. Standing behind President Truman at the window is Attorney General Tom Clark (left) and Senator Arthur Vandenberg (right).

President Truman Reads Announcement of Japanese Surrender

President Harry S. Truman (standing at desk) reads the announcement of the Japanese surrender ending World War II to various reporters and officials in the Oval Office. Seated on the sofa in the background are (left to right): Reathel Odum, Mrs. Bess W. Truman, Samuel Rosenman, and John Snyder. Seated behind President Truman is Secretary of State James Byrnes. Standing behind President Truman at the window is Attorney General Tom Clark (left) and Senator Arthur Vandenberg (right).