Presidential press secretaries

Portrait of Charles Ross (side view) seated in a chair, reading a document. Charles Ross was President Harry S. Truman's Press Secretary.

President Harry S. Truman and the White House staff pose for an informal picture on the lawn at Key West, Florida. In the front row, left to right, are: Joseph G. Feeney, Charles S. Murphy, William D. Leahy, President Truman, John R. Steelman; William D. Hassett; and Roger Tubby; Standing are: David E. Bell, Donald D. Dawson, Robert Dennison, Joseph Short, Matt Connelly, Harry H. Vaughan, Robert B. Landry, David H. Stowe, and David D. Lloyd. The photo is autographed by all of the above, although the signatures are copies. (Same as 77-3285 except color) (Similar to 65-668 and 67-2367)

Stephen T. Early, President Harry S. Truman's former Press Secretary and former Deputy Defense Secretary, stands at his desk for an informal portrait. The photo is autographed (copy) as follows: To: Joe Short, with more warmth of affection and regard than the above would indicate. From: His old friend and colleague, Stephen T. Early.

Charlie Ross briefs members of the press during the trip to Wake Island. From: Rear Admiral Robert L. Dennison Album