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World War, 1939-1945

Portrait of Robert C. Goodwin

View is a seated portrait of U.S. Labor Department Official Robert C. Goodwin. Some of his positions in the department included Director of the U.S. Employment Service, Director and Administrator of the Bureau of Employment Security, and Associate Manpower Administrator for Unemployment Insurance. He was also associated with the War Manpower Commission.

Donald M. Nelson and Senator Harry S. Truman

Donald M. Nelson, Chairman of the War Production Board, today told the Senate Truman Committee investigating defense that it is hampering him by frightening businessmen who are badly needed in the war effort. He vigorously defended $1-a-year men who had been criticized by the Committee. Nelson said he must have $1-a-year men because they have knowledge of business which is essential. Senator Harry S. Truman (left), Chairman of the Committee, shakes hands with Donald M. Nelson, as Mr. Nelson arrived to testify before the Truman Committee. From: Purchased from eBay, 6/2014, from Timothy F.

President Harry S. Truman and Others Approaching Antwerp, Belgium

President Harry S. Truman (seated, left) and Press Secretary Charles Ross (seated, right) are looking out over a river while on a boat approaching Antwerp, Belgium. President Truman is en route to the Potsdam Conference. Standing behind President Truman, from left to right, is Captain James Vardaman, Secretary of State James Byrnes, and Admiral William D. Leahy. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman Inspects 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment

President Harry S. Truman (walking in front of troops, right, in civilian clothes) inspects 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment in Frankfurt, Germany, during a break in the Potsdam Conference. The break occurred as a result of the British parliamentary elections. General Dwight D. Eisenhower (walking in front of troops, center) joined President Truman for the inspection. All others are unidentified.