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Clark Kerr, Archibald John Kerr, Baron Inverchapel, 1882-1951

Honoring Lady Reading

Dignitaries meet with the Dowager Marchioness of Reading after she received the National Achievement Award at ceremonies in New York City. From left to right; Lady Iverchapel, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, Lady Reading, and Lord Archibald Clark Kerr, Baron Iverchapel.

Ambassador of Great Britain to the United States, Lord Inverchapel Calls on Secretary of State James F. Byrnes at the State Department

Ambassador of Great Britain to the United States, Lord Inverchapel (left), calls on Secretary of State James F. Byrnes (center) at the State Department. The man on the far right is British diplomat Sir John Balfour. From: Beth Gore.

The British Ambassador, Lord Inverchapel, receives his pen from the President following the signing of the British Loan Bill

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.

The President wipes a pen after signing the British Loan Bill

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.