Legislators

President Harry S. Truman (back to viewer) shaking hands with President of the Senate Pro Tempore Arthur H. Vandenberg (left) and Speaker of the House Joseph W. Martin (right) after giving a speech to Congress. In his address to Congress, President Truman asked for price and wage controls to reduce the high cost of living for Americans.

President Harry S. Truman (at podium) giving a speech to Congress. In his address to Congress, President Truman asked for price and wage controls to reduce the high cost of living for Americans.

President Harry S. Truman (left, standing) giving a speech to Congress. Behind President Truman, seated from left to right (far upper left corner), is President of the Senate Pro Tempore Arthur H. Vandenberg (Michigan) and Speaker of the House Joseph W. Martin. In his address to Congress President Truman was asking for price and wage controls to reduce the high cost of living for Americans.

President Harry S. Truman (back to viewer) shaking hands with President of the Senate Pro Tempore Arthur H. Vandenberg (left) and Speaker of the House Joseph W. Martin (right) after giving a speech to Congress. In his address to Congress, President Truman asked for price and wage controls to reduce the high cost of living for Americans.

President Harry S. Truman (right) with Senator J. Howard McGrath at a luncheon.

Chaplain of the House, Reverend James Shera Montgomery (right) is offering the opening prayer at the Joint Session of Congress. House Speaker Joseph W. Martin Jr. pictured in background (right).

President Harry S. Truman (center) giving a speech to Congress. Behind President Truman, standing from left to right, is President of the Senate Pro Tempore Arthur H. Vandenberg (Michigan) and Speaker of the House Joseph W. Martin. In his address to Congress, President Truman was asking for price and wage controls to reduce the high cost of living for Americans.

President Harry S. Truman (lower left-hand corner)shown leaving after his speech to Congress. In his address, President Truman was asking for price and wage controls to reduce the high cost of living for Americans.

President Harry S. Truman (right) giving a speech to Congress. Behind President Truman, seated from left to right, is President of the Senate Pro Tempore Arthur H. Vandenberg (Michigan) and Speaker of the House Joseph W. Martin. In his address to Congress President Truman was asking for price and wage controls to reduce the high cost of living for Americans.

President Harry S. Truman (left) giving a speech to Congress. Behind President Truman, seated from left to right, is President of the Senate Pro Tempore Arthur H. Vandenberg (Michigan) and Speaker of the House Joseph W. Martin. In his address to Congress, President Truman was asking for price and wage controls to reduce the high cost of living for Americans.