Stimson, Henry L. (Henry Lewis), 1867-1950
Legacy Remap
Stimson, Henry Lewis, 1867-1950
Merle Miller Interview with Harry S. Truman, Tape 8, Side A
Conversation among Harry S. Truman, Merle Miller, David Noyes, and William Hillman, Tape 8, Side A. These tapes were the basis of the book "Plain Speaking." See finding aid for Merle Miller tapes for detailed information and description. This tape duplicates portions of Tape 1, Side A and Side B. In addition, it has such topics as: General George C. Marshall's career; Chiang Kai-Shek; Mr. Truman's relationship with his daughter Margaret and his reaction to Paul Hume, the music critic; how Mr. Truman learned about the death of Franklin D.
President Roosevelt and his Cabinet
President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his Cabinet members. From left to right around the table: Secretary of Agriculture Claude Wickard, Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins, Secretary of Commerce Henry Wallace, Secretary of Commerce Jesse H. Jones, Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes, Postmaster General Frank C. Walker, Secretary of War Henry Stimson, Secretary of State Cordell Hull, President Roosevelt, Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr., Attorney General Francis Biddle, Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox.
President Truman being sworn is as President
President Truman being sworn is as President. Others in photo, from left to right are: Philip B. Fleming, Public Works Administrator; John B.
Stimson and party on inspection tour near the Potsdam Conference
Secretary of War Henry Stimson and party riding in half-track on an inspection tour of the Second Armored Division near the Potsdam Conference. Left to right are: Major General Floyd Parks, General George S. Patton, Jr., Assistant Secretary of War John J. McCloy, Secretary Stimson, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War Harvey H. Bundy, and Brigadier General John H. Collier. From Potsdam album, 1945.
Stimson shakes hands with John J. McCloy
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson (foreground, left) shakes hands with John J. McCloy, Assistant Secretary of War (right, back to camera) at the Gatow Airport in Berlin, Germany, where Mr. Stimson has just arrived to attend the Potsdam Conference. From Potsdam album, 1945.
Stimson talks with Byrnes in Berlin
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson (foreground, left) talks with Secretary of State James F. Byrnes (right), upon their arrival at Gatow airport, Berlin, Germany, to attend the Potsdam Conference. From Potsdam album, 1945
Secretary of War Stimson with Brigadier General Collier
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson (left) shakes hands with Brigadier General John H. Collier, after inspecting troops in Berlin during the Potsdam Conference. Looking on are: John J. McCloy, General George S. Patton, Jr., and Harvey H. Bundy. From Potsdam album, 1945