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

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Stimson, Henry Lewis, 1867-1950

Under Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson, Senator Elbert D. Thomas, Utah, and Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson

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.

Photo of Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson,(left) Secretary of State Edward R. Stettinius, Jr.,(Center) and Secretary of Navy James Forrestal(right)

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

Truman and Cabinet after Japanese Surrender

President Harry S. Truman meeting with his Cabinet to discuss the Japanese Surrender to end World War II. Around the table, left to right: Secretary of Agriculture Clinton Anderson; Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellenbach; National Housing Agency Chairman John B. Blandford, Jr.; War Production Board Chairman Julius Krug; War Mobilization Director John W. Snyder; Office of Economic Stabilization Director William H.