John W. Snyder, St. Louis banker, who was nominated by President Truman to be Federal Loan Administrator. This was the first major appointment to be made by Mr. Truman since he became President. From: Beth Gore
Lieut. General Walter Bedell Smith after being named successor to Averell Harriman as Ambassador to Russia. Lieut. General Smith served as Chief of Staff for General Dwight D. Eisenhower in Europe. From: Beth Gore