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Finletter, Thomas Knight, 1893-1980

President Truman's Address at the Sesquicentennial Convocation at West Point

President Harry S. Truman's address at the Sesquicentennial Convocation at West Point. The President spoke at 3:30 p.m. in the Field House at the academy. In his opening words he referred to Maj. Gen. Frederick A. Irving, Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, General of the Army Omar N. Bradley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dr. Karl T. Compton, Chairman of the Corporation of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Frank Pace, Jr., Secretary of the Army, Dan A. Kimball, Secretary of the Navy, and Thomas K. Finletter, Secretary of the Air force.

Former President Truman Greets Governor G. Mennen Williams at Podium

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) greets Governor G. Mennen Williams of Michigan at the podium. Both men are in attendance at the banquet honoring former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. It is also a fund raiser for the Democratic Party. It was held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. Thomas K. Finletter and comedian Mort Sahl (right) are in the background. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Truman Shaking Hands with Stuart Symington at Eleanor Roosevelt Banquet

A banquet is being held to honor former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. It is a fund raising event for the Democratic party. Former President Harry S. Truman (left at the podium) shakes hands with Missouri Senator Stuart Symington. In the background are, left to right: Thomas Finletter, comedian Mort Sahl, Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy, and Minnesota Senator Hubert Humphrey. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry Truman Speaking at a Fundraiser and Event Honoring Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt

Former President Harry S. Truman speaking at the podium, introducing Missouri Senator Stuart Symington. Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt is being honored and money is being raised for the Democratic Party. In this photo seated from left to right: comedian Mort Sahl, Senator Stuart Symington, rising from chair, Senator John F. Kennedy, Senator Hubert Humphrey, Paul Butler, New York Governor Averell Harriman, and an unidentified man. From: George S. Zimbel collection.