Senator Stuart Symington of Missouri on break during meetings at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. The Democratic Advisory Council is holding meetings and Senator Symington is a potential presidential candidate. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.
The Truman Committee investigating the national defense met at the Statler Hotel in Detroit, Michigan, before going to the Willow Run Plant. They conferred with Union officials and Edsel Ford. Left to right: Senator Harry S. Truman, Edsel Ford, Senator Homer Ferguson, and Senator Monrad C. Wallgren. From: Purchased from eBay 6.2014 from Timothy F. Landis.
Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes (left) today approved a suggestion made before the Senate Defense Committee that the government take over the giant Aluminum Company of America if it obstructs aluminum expansion. Senator Harry S. Truman, Chairman of the Committee to Investigate the National Defense, is at right. From: Purchased on eBay 6/2014, from Timothy F. Landis.
Donald M. Nelson, Chairman of the War Production Board, today told the Senate Truman Committee investigating defense that it is hampering him by frightening businessmen who are badly needed in the war effort. He vigorously defended $1-a-year men who had been criticized by the Committee. Nelson said he must have $1-a-year men because they have knowledge of business which is essential. Senator Harry S. Truman (left), Chairman of the Committee, shakes hands with Donald M. Nelson, as Mr. Nelson arrived to testify before the Truman Committee. From: Purchased from eBay, 6/2014, from Timothy F.