Presidential advisors

John R. Steelman is caught in the act of lighting his pipe. The photograph was most likely taken in his office at the White House.

Former Assistant to the President John R. Steelman at the CBS studios where he gave his first radio broadcast after leaving government service in 1953.

Photograph of John R. Steelman.

President Harry S. Truman (standing, center) speaks to a group of unidentified men. The purpose and location of the speech are unknown. Among those present are Secretary of Labor Lewis Schwellenbach (head table, left), Assistant to the President John R. Steelman (background, seated, second from left), and Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder (background, seated, fourth from left).

This photograph of John R. Steelman is accompanied by a copy of a press release announcing his appointment as Special Assistant to President Harry S. Truman in 1945.

Portrait of Assistant to the President John R. Steelman.

John R. Steelman (right) is sworn in as Special Assistant to President Harry S. Truman by Frank K. Sanderson, Administrative Officer of the Executive Office. The ceremony took place in the White House.

Photograph of John R. Steelman.

Assistant to the President John R. Steelman (standing) looks over papers with two unidentified men.

Assistant to the President John R. Steelman poses for a photograph, seated behind a desk with some papers.