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John L. Lewis as he read to reporters his letter to members of the United Mine Workers ordering them to return to work. Mr. Lewis told the newsmen he took this action on his own authority to give the United States Supreme Court time to deliberate on appeals from contempt convictions "free from public pressure superinduced by the hysteria and frenzy of an economic crisis." From: Beth Gore

Newsmen waiting outside the President Harry S. Truman's office for a news conference. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

Former President Harry S. Truman points to a book held by John P. Cosgrove, President of the National Press Club, at a reception given in Mr. Truman's honor at the National Press Club Library, Washington, D.C., which was attended by many members of his former Cabinet and "Little Cabinet." In the background is John Cauly, Bureau Chief of the Kansas City Star in Washington. Later, Mr. Truman will speak at a dinner marking the 13th anniversary of his 1948 election victory. From: John P. Cosgrove.

Former President Harry S. Truman smiles at John P. Cosgrove, President of the National Press Club, at a reception given in Truman's honor and attended by many members of his former Cabinet and "Little Cabinet," in the Library of the National Press Club, Washington, D.C. Later, the former President will speak at a dinner marking the 13th anniversary of his 1948 election victory. From: John P. Cosgrove.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands behind the podium and speaks to the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., at a dinner marking the 13th anniversary of his 1948 election victory. From: John P. Cosgrove.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands behind the podium and acknowledges applause from the audience after his introduction by John P. Cosgrove (right), President of the National Press Club, Washington, D.C., where Mr. Truman has been invited to speak at a dinner marking the 13th anniversary of his 1948 election victory. From: John P. Cosgrove

The interior (kitchen facilities) of a cave used as a photo lab by the press attending the historic meeting between President Harry S. Truman and General Douglas MacArthur on Wake Island. From: Earl and B.J. Greathouse.

President Truman is shown taking a picture of the members of the White House News Photographers Association following the presentation of a still camera to him. This is a 10 x 14 photo.

Representing the members of the American Society of Newspaper Editors, Erwin D. Canham (right), managing editor of the Christian Science Monitor and President of the Society is shown greeting President Harry S. Truman. From: Beth Gore.

Secretary of Agriculture-designate Ezra Taft Benson (left) talks with reporters after meeting with Secretary of Agriculture Charles Brannan. Benson, stopping here during a trip around the country to see farm and industry leaders, told newsmen that he and Brannan discussed nothing of great importance to the public. From: Beth Gore.