Gruenther, Alfred M. (Alfred Maximilian), 1899-1983

Top officials of the National Military Establishment attend a special meeting to discuss military problems with Secretary of Defense James Forrestal at the Naval Base in Key West, Florida. From left to right, front row, are Admiral Louis E. Denfeld, United States Navy, Chief of Naval Operations; Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy, United States Navy, Chief of Staff to the President; Secretary of Defense James Forrestal; General Carl Spaatz, USAAF, Chief of Staff, Air Force; and General Omar N. Bradley, Chief of Staff, U. S. Army. From left to right, back row, are: Vice Admiral Arthur W.

General Alfred Gruenther (right) stands on board a ship and talks with Admiral William Fechteler (left), both with Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe.

General Alfred Gruenther (left) stands on board a ship and talks with Admiral William Fechteler (right), both with Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) is greeted by General Alfred Gruenther during his visit to NATO-SHAPE Headquarters in Paris, France. Harry S. Truman shaking hands with General Gruenther. (Larger view, 78-942)

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) greeted by General Alfred Gruenther during his visit to NATO-SHAPE Headquarters in Paris, France. Harry S. Truman smiling and chatting with General Gruenther. (Larger view, 78-940)

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) greeted by General Alfred Gruenther, during his visit to NATO-SHAPE Headquarters. Harry S. Truman leaning on cane and listening to General Allen Gruenther. (Larger view, 78-939)

Lieutenant General Alfred Gruenther kisses an unidentified woman as he disembarks a plane. His wife looks on.

Lieutenant General Alfred Gruenther, center, stands with his wife (right) and an unidentified woman (left).

Members of the Standing Group of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization are attending the Lisbon Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. Seated behind the table, from left to right: Colonel Charles H. Donnelly, Rear Admiral James H. Foskett, Lieutenant General Charles Faulkes, Chairman of the Military Committee, Lieutenant General Alfred Gruenther, and unidentified naval officer. All others are unidentified.