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Early, Stephen T. (Stephen Tyree), 1889-1951

Merle Miller Interview with Harry S. Truman, Tape 8, Side A

Conversation among Harry S. Truman, Merle Miller, David Noyes, and William Hillman, Tape 8, Side A. These tapes were the basis of the book "Plain Speaking." See finding aid for Merle Miller tapes for detailed information and description. This tape duplicates portions of Tape 1, Side A and Side B. In addition, it has such topics as: General George C. Marshall's career; Chiang Kai-Shek; Mr. Truman's relationship with his daughter Margaret and his reaction to Paul Hume, the music critic; how Mr. Truman learned about the death of Franklin D.

A procession of honorary pallbearers follows the casket of Stephen T. Early prior to the burial in Arlington National Cemetery

Honorary pallbearers follow the remains of Stephen T. Early as they proceed to the grave site in Arlington National Cemetery where full military honors were accorded the late Deputy Secretary of Defense. Shown among the pallbearers are Fred Vinson (front row, dark suit) and Frank Pace second behind the man in the light suit.

President Harry S. Truman Signing the Unification Bill for the Armed Forces

President Harry S. Truman signing the Armed Forces Unification Bill with guests. From left to right, Senator Richard B. Russell, unidentified admiral, General Omar Nelson Bradley, Louis A. Johnson, General Hoyt Sanford Vandenberg, Senator Styles Bridges, unidentified male, unidentified male, Fred M. Vinson, Stuart Symington, Stephen T. Early, and John W. Snyder.

President Harry S. Truman On His Birthday

President Harry S. Truman poses for a photograph with members of his staff and others on his birthday. Seated, left to right: Major General Harry Vaughan, President Truman, and Commodore James Vardaman. Standing, left to right: unidentified. J. Leonard Reinsch, unidentified, John Snyder, Stephen Early, three unidentified men, Matthew Connelly, unidentified man, William Simmons, Edward McKim.