Legislators

An 11 x 14 portrait of Senator Harry S. Truman seated at his desk at the Federal Courthouse, Room 649, 9th and Grand, Kansas City, MO, with pen in hand. A superior quality portrait.

James F. Byrnes, after being sworn in as Secretary of State, is shown kissing the Bible. Left to right, Chief Justice Richard Whaley; Mrs. James Byrnes; James Byrnes; President Harry S. Truman. In the background are President of the Senate Kenneth McKellar, Postmaster General Robert Hannegan and Secretary of Labor Lewis Schwellenbach. From: Beth Gore.

A photo of Senator Harlan J. Bushfield of South Dakota. From: Beth Gore.

Dr. Vannevar Bush today warned Congress that it would "disastrous" to seek to outlaw the atomic bomb before a strong international control agency is in operation. He appeared before the Senate Atomic Committee. From: Beth Gore

Dr. Vannevar Bush, President of the Carnegie Institute, today appeared before a House Committee investigating Armed Services procurement. Dr. Bush was head of the office of Scientific Development and Research and also directed the original Atom Bomb Project. From: Beth Gore

Senator Truman stands with members of the Truman Committee during a visit to a U.S. Naval base.

President Harry S. Truman stands at the podium as he delivers his annual State of the Union Message to a joint session of Congress. The man seated in the background is unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman turns to face those behind him on the platform as members of Congress applaud him following his address to the 80th Congress in this 9 x 14 photo.

A 9 x 14 photo showing a full length side view of President Truman as he addresses the 80th Congress.

Former President Harry S. Truman is shown in the Capitol Chamber shaking hands with Governor Phil M. Donnelly during this early post-presidential trip to Jefferson City, Missouri. Left to right: Lester A. Vonderschmidt, Lt. Gov. James T. Blair, former President Truman, and Gov. Phil Donnelly.