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Rail Union Chiefs Meet with John R. Steelman to Discuss Railroad Strike
Heads of three railroad unions which had called a nationwide strike are meeting with Presidential Adviser John R. Steelman at the White House. Seated from left to right are: Alfred J. Glover, President, Switchmen's Union; David B. Robertson, President, Firemen's and Enginemen's Union; John R. Steelman; and Alvanley Johnston, Chief of Locomotive Engineers.
Rail Union Chiefs Meet with John R. Steelman
Heads of three railroad unions which had called a nationwide strike are meeting with Presidential Adviser John R. Steelman at the White House. Seated from left to right are: Alfred J. Glover, President, Switchmen's Union; David B. Robertson, President, Firemen's and Enginemen's Union; John R. Steelman; and Alvanley Johnston, Chief of Locomotive Engineers.
Settlement of the Railroad Wage Dispute
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.
President Harry S. Truman Speaks from the Rear Platform of a Train
Secretary Frank Pace With Alaska Railroad Car
Train Station
Black and White Photo of the Ferdinand Magellan
A black and white photo of the Ferdinand Magellan, the railroad car used by the Truman reelection campaign of 1948. This photo was donated by H.E. Price Gold Coast Railroad.