Legislators

United Mine Workers President John L. Lewis after appearing before the House Labor Committee. Shown at left is Rep. Robert Ramspeck, Georgia. Mr. Lewis had denounced President Truman's bill to set up fact-finding boards in major labor disputes as "an evil, foul-smelling mess", which he didn't think could be "poured down the throats of the American people". He said that this bill would be the first drastic thrust of the knife of absolutism into the heart of a free America and an attempt to place labor in legislative irons." From: Beth Gore.

Senator Harry S. Truman in his office at the Senate building. The word "proof" is stamped across the photograph.

Senator Harry S. Truman and his daughter Margaret Truman play albums on the record player in their home. The word "Proof" is stamped across this photo.

Supporting legislation to create a Columbia Valley Authority, Secretary of the Interior Julius A. Krug testified before a House Public Works Committee that the people of the Northwest are unanimous in wanting speedy development of the Columbia River Basin. He said it could best be done under a single authority rather than under the combined efforts of the Reclamation Bureau, Army Engineers, and Bonneville Power Administration. From: Beth Gore

Senator Harry S. Truman looks at a bookcase, most likely in the living room of his family's apartment in Washington, D.C. In his hands he holds a book, entitled "Automatic Arms: Their History, Development and Use."

Senator Harry S. Truman (left), Margaret Truman (middle), and Bess Truman (right) sit on chair and couches with reading materials.

Photograph of a poster of Senator Harry S. Truman.

Senator Harry S. Truman (left) and daughter Margaret (right) playing piano together. The word "Proof" is stamped across the photo.

Senator Harry S. Truman (left) and Mrs. Bess Truman (right) seated at a table reading papers. The word "proof" is stamped across the photograph.

Senator Harry S. Truman (left) is placing bread in a toaster, while Bess Truman (background, right) looks on. She is standing at the stove in the kitchen, appearing to stir something in a pan. A Fiesta-ware pitcher sits on the counter. The word "proof" is stamped across the front of this photograph.