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Snapshot of three men standing in front of a car, two in uniform

Snapshot of three men standing in front of a car, two in uniform. The photo is from the James E. Webb papers, and it is concluded that the series of snapshots numbered 97-1653 through 97-1727 are of places he had visited and his relatives or acquaintances. Each includes an original snapshot size negative and is on a contact sheet of three pictures a page.

Snapshot of an unidentified man in a uniform kissing an unidentified woman

Snapshot of an unidentified man in a uniform kissing an unidentified woman. The photo is from the James E. Webb papers, and it is concluded that the series of snapshots numbered 97-1653 through 97-1727 are of places he had visited and his relatives or acquaintances. Each includes an original snapshot size negative and is on a contact sheet of three pictures a page.

Representatives from each of the services, unveil a marble panel and bust of James Forrestal

Representatives from each of the services, Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines, unveil a marble panel and bust of James Forrestal, former Secretary of Defense, which is located in the Pentagon opposite the cornerstone. The panel bears the inscription: "James Forrestal, First Secretary of the Defense, 1947-1949." Supporting the bronze bust and affixed to the wall is a pedestal of Swenson pink granite. On the front of the pedestal is carved a spread eagle and four stars. See also photos 97-1754, 1755 and 1757.