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Photo of the Earl of Halifax, British Ambassador to the United States, making an official presentation to U. S. military leaders at the British Embassy on behalf of King George VI, the Insignia of Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Military Division of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath. Left to Right, General H. H. Arnold, Chief of the Army Air Forces; Admiral Ernest J. King, Chief of Naval Operations; Earl of Halifax; General George C. Marshall, Chief of Staff of the U. S. Army and Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Staff to the Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy. From: Beth Gore.

National Commander Paul H. Griffith, shown here, telling a press conference that the American Legion would "start from scratch" and cooperate with General Omar N. Bradley, Veterans Administrator, in carrying out VA programs. He indicated the Legion would "let bygones be bygones" and discontinue the running battle carried on against Bradley by former Commander John Steele. From: Beth Gore

National Commander of the American Legion Paul Griffith (left) called at the White House today to pay his respects to President Truman. From: Beth Gore.

The American Legion - Veterans Administration feud came to an end when the National Legion Commander Paul H. Griffith (right) paid a "good-will visit" to General Omar Bradley, head of the Veterans Administration. The pair are shown here shaking hands with Griffith saying "the Legion will start from scratch." From: Beth Gore

A photograph of Stanton Griffis, who was recently named American Ambassador to Poland. From: Beth Gore.

Honorable Stanton Griffis, Ambassador Designate of the United States to Poland, as he called at the White House. From: Beth Gore.

A picture of Stanton Griffis, after being sworn in as U. S. Ambassador to Egypt. He was formerly American envoy to Poland. From: Beth Gore.

Former Undersecretary of State Joseph C. Grew as he was sworn in for testimony at the Pearl Harbor investigation. From: Beth Gore.

In a special broadcast from Washington, Undersecretary of State Joseph C. Grew warned that Japan has prepared herself for a long time to carry on the war after Germany's defeat. From: Beth Gore.

Photo of Acting Secretary of State Joseph C. Grew appearing before the House Postwar Military Policy Committee. Grew said he believed strongly that American young should have military training in time of peace. He said his view was based on 40 years of experience in foreign service, including 10 years in Germany and 10 years in Japan before World War II. From: Beth Gore.