Douglas, William O. (William Orville), 1898-
John W. Snyder Interviewed by Robert Cochran for a Biography of Snyder, Tape 4 of 10
John W. Snyder is interviewed at his Washington, D.C. apartment by Robert Cochran, who is doing a biography of Snyder, Tape 4 of 10. John W. Snyder was sent to a highly classified war seminar in California in 1939, where he learned of the "Yellow Peril" of the Japanese buildup. He was at the Defense Plant department and conferred with Senator Harry S. Truman about his concerns. Snyder was concerned with availability of strategic materials such as rubber. Truman worked to get legislation prioritizing the materials critical for the war effort.
Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh of Iran leaving the Supreme Court building
Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh of Iran (third from the left) leaving the Supreme Court building in Washington D.C. with Lieut. Col. Vernon A. Walters, Supreme Court Justice William O Douglas (second from the left), A. Saleh, and Dr. Ardala. From photograph album "Visit of his Excellency Mohammed Mossadegh, Prime Minister of Iran, to the United States of America, October 8 to November 18, 1951."
Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh of Iran viewing the inside of the Supreme Court Building
Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh of Iran (center of photo, holding hat) inspected the inside of the Supreme Court building in Washington D.C. He was accompanied by Lt. Col. Vernon A. Walters, Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas (to the left of Mossadegh), A. Saleh, and Dr. Ardalan. From photograph album "Visit of his Excellency Mohammed Mossadegh Prime Minister of Iran, to the United States of America, October 8 to November 18, 1951."
Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh of Iran on the steps of the Supreme Court Building
Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh of Iran (second from right) on the steps of the Supreme Court Building in Washington D.C., he is joined by Lieutenant Colonel Vernon A. Walters, Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas (right), A. Seleh, and Dr. Ardalan (four of them pictured here). From photograph album "Visit of his Excellency Mohammed Mossadegh Prime Minister of Iran, to the United States of America, October 8 to November 18, 1951."
Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh of Iran admiring the outside of the Supreme Court Building
Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh of Iran (right) discussing the architectural features of the Supreme Court Building with Lieut. Col. Vernon A. Walters, Justice William O. Douglas (second from right), A. Saleh, and Dr. Ardalan. From photograph album "Visit of his Excellency Mohammed Mossadegh Prime Minister of Iran, to the United States of America, October 8 to November 18, 1951."