Legislators

Raymond M. Foley, National Housing Administrator, shown appearing before the Joint House-Senate Committee which opened an investigation on the housing situation. From Beth Gore

In an appearance before the Senate Banking Sub-Committee, Housing Administrator Raymond M. Foley urged Congress to pass a sweeping long range public housing and slum clearance program because "there is no alternative." Foley (left) is shown with Senator John J. Sparkman, Chairman of the Subcommittee. From: Beth Gore

Photo of Senator Homer Ferguson of Michigan, Chairman of the Senate War Investigating Sub-Committee investigating Howard Hughes, signing a subpoena for the recall of Hughes' publicity man, Johnny Meyer, to the stand. From: Beth Gore

President Harry S. Truman speaks at the Columbus Citizens Committee Dinner in New York. Left to right are New York Senator Herbert Lehman; Fortune Pope, Chairman of the Columbus Citizens Committee; and President Harry S. Truman. Mutual Security Administrator Averell Harriman is at far right. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Photo of Harry S. Truman and his mother, Martha Ellen Truman, made just after his election to the United States Senate. The photo is autographed "Harry S. Truman." From: Alexander F. Nahas

Former President Harry S. Truman speaks to the Missouri Legislature. It was his first public address since leaving the White House. Seated on rostrum are: (left to right) House Speaker Lester A. Vonderschmidt, Lieutenant Governor James T. Blair and Governor Phil M. Donnelly. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Informal photograph of Senator Allen J. Ellender of Louisiana. From: Beth Gore

The House Foreign Affairs Committee called Secretary of State George C. Marshall to the Capitol to talk over foreign policy. The General is shown here with Committee Chairman Rep. Charles A. Eaton, New Jersey. From: Beth Gore

The Senate today unanimously approved the nomination of Stephen T. Early to be Undersecretary of Defense. Mr. Early is shown here as he testified before the Armed Service Committee, prior to the action of the Committee in approving his nomination. From: Beth Gore

In an address before a joint session of Congress, President Eurico Gasper Dutra of Brazil said that his nation was working hand in hand with the United States in an effort "to ensure world peace." Beside President Dutra can be seen President Truman. In rear of rostrum are Senate President Pro Tempore Kenneth McKellar and Speaker Sam Rayburn. From: Beth Gore.