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Settlement of the Railroad Wage Dispute

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Presidential assistant John R. Steelman, seated at the head of the table, announces the settlement of the wage dispute between the railroads and fifteen non-operating unions after a night-long session at the White House. (L-R: seated): C.D. Mackay, Chairman Southeastern Carriers Conference Committee; Lawrence W. Horning, Chairman Eastern Carriers Conference Committee; D.P. Loomis, Chairman Western Carriers Conference Committee; Jon R. Steelman; G.E. Leighty, chairman and spokesman for unions; T.C.

National Capital Sesquicentennial Postage Stamp Ceremonies

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Members and representatives of the National Capital Sesquicentennial Commission are shown the commemorative postage stamps for the event. From left to right: Joseph C. McGarraghy, Chairman of the Executive Committee; Assistant to the President John R. Steelman; Postmaster General Jesse Donaldson; Carter Barron, Executive Vice-Chairman; and John Russell Young, President of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia.

John R. Steelman Witnesses the Swearing in of David Stowe as His Assistant

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John R. Steelman (right) witnesses the swearing in David H. Stowe (center) as his assistant. Frank Sanderson is administering the oath. The photograph was taken in Steelman's office in the White House.

Proof Sheets of Photographs of John R. Steelman

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A proof sheet of photographs of John R. Steelman taken at the Office of Defense Mobilization during the steel strike negotiations.

John R. Steelman at the National Electrical Contractors Association Barbecue

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From left to right, John R. Steelman, Robert McChesney and John Strait pose for a photograph at the National Electrical Contractors Association Barbecue held in Houston, Texas. Mr. Steelman and Mr. Strait are wearing Western-style shirts and cowboy hats.

The National Electrical Contractors Barbecue

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Robert McChesney (front row, left) stands with John Strait (back row fourth from left behind Mrs. Steelman), Emma (Mrs. John R.) Steelman (front row, fourth from left); John R. Steelman (front row, fifth from left) and a number of other unidentified men and women, as they pose for a photograph at the National Electrical Contractors barbecue held in Houston, Texas.

John R. Steelman and John Strait at the National Electrical Contractors Association Barbecue

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John R. Steelman (left) and John Strait (right) pose for a photograph at the National Electrical Contractors Association Barbecue held in Houston, Texas. They are both wearing Western-style shirts and cowboy hats.

John R. Steelman Meets with Robert C. Turner

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John R. Steelman (right) meets with Robert C. Turner (left), a member of the Council of Economic Advisors, in his office.

John R. Steelman Poses for a Photograph at a Cocktail Party

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Assistant to the President John R. Steelman (left) and two unidentified associates pose for a photograph while enjoying a cocktail at an unspecified event. All others are also unidentified.

John R. Steelman Awarded Honorary Degree at Commencement Exercises at Redlands University

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John R. Steelman is receiving an honorary degree, Doctor of Laws, from Redlands University. The man on the left wearing the mortar board may be George H. Armacost, President of the University of Redlands. Others in the background are unidentified.

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