Admiral Leahy and Senators Mead and Pepper
From left to right, Admiral William D. Leahy, Senator James M. Mead and Senator Claude D. Pepper at a formal dinner.
Legislators
Lord Halifax, Vice President Wallace, and Senators Norris and Barkley
From left to right, Lord Halifax (Edward Wood), Vice President Henry A. Wallace, Senator George W. Norris, and Senator Alben W. Barkley.
George Radcliffe
Senator George Radcliffe (left) with unidentified gentleman at a formal dinner.
Felix Frankfurter and James Byrnes
Justice Felix Frankfurter (left) and Senator James F. Byrnes at a formal dinner.
Senator Harry S. Truman and Vice Admiral Herbert Leary Shake Hands
Senator Harry S. Truman shakes hands with Vice Admiral Herbert F. Leary (right) at the launching of the USS Missouri at the Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York.
Margaret Truman at the Launching of the USS Missouri
The Truman Family attends christening and launching ceremonies of the battleship USS Missouri from the Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York. Standing on the platform, from left to right: Jane Tunstall Lingo, Margaret Truman (holding a bottle of champagne), Senator Harry S. Truman, Rear Admiral Sherman S. Kennedy, and Rear Admiral Monroe Kelly. In front of the platform are Bess Truman (left) and Drucie Snyder (right).
Truman Family at the Launching of the USS Missouri
The Truman Family attends christening and launching ceremonies of the battleship USS Missouri from the Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York. Standing on the platform, from left to right: Jane Lingo, Senator Harry S. Truman, Margaret Truman, Bess Truman, and Rear Admiral Monroe Kelly.
Margaret Truman Preparing to Break Champagne Bottle
The Truman Family attends christening and launching ceremonies of the battleship USS Missouri at the Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York. From left to right: Margaret Truman, Senator Harry S. Truman, Jane Tunstall Lingo, and Rear Admiral Sherman S. Kennedy. Margaret prepares to christen the ship with a bottle of champagne. Drucie Snyder appears below.
Truman Family at the Launching of the USS Missouri
The Truman Family attends christening and launching ceremonies of the battleship USS Missouri at the Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York. Standing on the platform, from left to right: Senator Harry S. Truman, Margaret Truman, Rear Admiral Monroe Kelly, and Bess W. Truman.
Margaret Truman Preparing to Christen the USS Missouri
The Truman Family attends christening and launching ceremonies of the battleship USS Missouri at the Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York. From left to right: Jane Tunstall Lingo, Margaret Truman, and Senator Harry S. Truman. Margaret prepares to break the champagne bottle on the bow of the ship.