Rose Conway at her desk
Rose Conway, secretary of President Harry S. Truman, at her desk in the White House.
White House staff
Truman dictating to Rose Conway
President Harry S. Truman at work at his desk in the Oval Office, dictating to his secretary, Rose Conway.
Reception area in the White House
The reception area in the White House with receptionist William Simmons at his desk.
White House receptionist Simmons at his desk
White House receptionist William Simmons at his desk conversing with an unidentified visitor. Same as 73-2301.
Simmons seated at his desk
William Simmons, receptionist of the White House, is seated at his desk talking with an unidentified visitor.
President Truman Reads Announcement of Japanese Surrender
President Harry S. Truman (standing at desk) reads the announcement of the Japanese surrender ending World War II to various reporters and officials in the Oval Office. Seated on the sofa in the background are (left to right): Reathel Odum, Mrs. Bess W. Truman, Samuel Rosenman, and John Snyder. Seated behind President Truman is Secretary of State James Byrnes. Standing behind President Truman at the window is Attorney General Tom Clark (left) and Senator Arthur Vandenberg (right).
President Truman Reads Announcement of Japanese Surrender
President Harry S. Truman (standing at desk) reads the announcement of the Japanese surrender ending World War II to various reporters and officials in the Oval Office. Seated on the sofa in the background are (left to right): Reathel Odum, Mrs. Bess W. Truman, Samuel Rosenman, and John Snyder. Seated behind President Truman is Secretary of State James Byrnes. Standing behind President Truman at the window is Attorney General Tom Clark (left) and Senator Arthur Vandenberg (right).
Vice-President Harry S. Truman Preparing to Take Oath of Office
Vice-President Harry S. Truman is taking the oath of office, at 7:09 p.m., after the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Bess and Margaret Truman are standing to the right of Mr. Truman. Immediately behind Mr. Truman are (from left to right): Press Secretary Jonathan Daniels, Admiral William Leahy, Secretary of Agriculture Claude Wickard, unidentified man (mostly obscured), receptionist William Simmons, and Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn. All others are unidentified.
Group photo of President Truman's party, Key West
Group shot of the Presidential party for the 8th trip to Key West, FL. Front row (left to right): Mr. John R. Steelman, Mrs. Bess Truman, President Harry S. Truman, Ms. Margaret Truman, and Mr. William D. Hassett. Back row (left to right): Mr. Stephen T. Spingarn, Mr. Robert B. Landry, Mr. Robert L. Dennison, Mr. Stanley Woodward, Mr. Charles G. Ross, Mr. Harry H. Vaughan, Mr. Wallace H. Graham, and Mr. David K. Niles.
Truman inspecting the catch
President Harry S. Truman and Ms. Margaret Truman come down to the North Quay Wall to inspect the 'catch' of fish from Mr. William D. Hassett's and Commander Horace D. Warden's fishing party. From left to right: Mr. Hassett, Brigadier General Robert B. Landry, President Truman, Lieutenant Hoye D. Moore, Ms. Truman, Rear Admiral Robert L. Dennison, Captain H. V. Pifer, and Commander Donald J. MacDonald. From: Robert L. Dennison.