Stimson, Henry L. (Henry Lewis), 1867-1950

Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson in an appearance today before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, urged extension of the Lend-Lease Act with its full effectiveness and "without delay." Stimson is shown with Rep. Sol Bloom, Chairman of the Committee. From: Beth Gore.

Secretary of War Stimson told the Senate Military Affairs Committee that he wanted prompt passage of "work or else" legislation more to boost morale on the battlefronts than for its direct results in war production. Mr. Stimson and Under Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson appeared before the Senate Military Affairs Committee. Left to right, Mr. Patterson, Senator Elbert D. Thomas, Utah, Chairman of the Committee, and Mr. Stimson. From: Beth Gore.

Airbrushed portrait of Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson. From: Beth Gore

Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson,(left), Secretary of State Edward R. Stettinius, Jr.,(Center), and Secretary of Navy James Forrestal(right) leaving the White House after a conference with President Truman. From: Beth Gore

Shown left to right in this photo taken at the White House are: Secretary of Interior Harold L. Ickes; Secretary of Navy James V. Forrestal; President Harry S. Truman; Philippine President Sergio Osmena; Secretary of State Edward R. Stettinius; and Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson.