Byrnes, James F. (James Francis), 1882-1972

Secretary of State James F. Byrnes, left, greets Premier Alcide De Gasperi of Italy at the State Department. From: Beth Gore.

The British Ambassador, Lord Inverchapel, receives his pen from President Harry S. Truman following the signing of the British Loan Bill. Looking on are Cabinet members Will Clayton, Fred Vinson and Secretary of State James Byrnes. An 11 x 14 photo in a series of seven.

Each pen used in signing the British Loan Bill was completely wiped by President Harry S. Truman with a scrap of white rag before it was presented to each Cabinet member or British dignitary. Looking at the President as he wipes the pen are Left to Right: Will Clayton, Fred Vinson, Secretary of State James Byrnes and British Ambassador Lord Inverchapel. An 11 x 14 photo in a series of seven.

The President prepares to sign the British Loan Bill with a new pen while (left to right) Will Clayton, Fred Vinson, Secretary of States James Byrnes and British Ambassador Lord Inverchapel look on. This is one in a series of seven 11 x 14 photos.

President Harry S. Truman signs the last pages of the British Loan Bill as (left to right) Will Clayton, Fred Vinson, Secretary of State James Byrnes and Lord Inverchapel look on in this 11 x 14 photo from a series of seven.

Secretary of State James F. Byrnes sitting at his desk, strikes a solemn pose with a clenched fist. From: Beth Gore

Secretary of State James F. Byrnes (left) in a discussion with his new Assistant Secretary of State, Spruille Braden, following Braden's swearing in. From: Beth Gore.

President Truman shown chatting with his newest Cabinet member, Secretary of State James F. Byrnes, following the swearing in ceremonies at the White House today. From: Beth Gore.

President Harry S. Truman presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Secretary of State James F. Byrnes for his three years of service as director of the Office of War Mobilization. The ceremony took place on the South Lawn of the White House. Left to right: General George C. Marshall, U. S. Military Chief of Staff; President Truman; Secretary Byrnes; Robert P. Patterson, Undersecretary of War (obscured); Mrs. Byrnes; and Admiral William Leahy, Personal Chief of Staff to the President. From: Beth Gore.

Secretary of State James F. Byrnes, General Harry Vaughan, President Truman's military aide, and Prime Minister Clement Attlee (at far left) shortly after Mr. Attlee's arrival at the airport. from: Beth Gore