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Halleck, Charles A. (Charles Abraham), 1900-1986

KCMO Broadcast of the Dedication of the Truman Library

Remarks at the dedication ceremonies for the Harry S. Truman Library (full ceremony is 1 hr., 5 min. - HST speaks for 3 min.). SR72-4-1 is the beginning of the ceremony, which includes MC Basil O'Connor, an invocation by Archbishop of the Kansas City-Saint Joseph Diocese John P. Cody; the National Anthem sung by Phil Regan; welcoming remarks by Independence Mayor Robert P. Weatherford, Jr.; remarks by Governor of Missouri James T. Blair; Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn; Assistant Minority Leader of the House Charles Halleck; Minority Leader of the Senate William F.

Members of the 1961 Joint Congressional Inaugural Committee of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives

Shown together are members of the Joint Congressional Inaugural Committee of the U. S. Senate and House of Representatives. Left to right are: Rep. John McCormack, Rep. Charles A. Halleck, Chairman Edward H. Foley, Rep. Sam Rayburn, Senator John J. Sparkman, and Senator Carl Hayden.

Political Cartoon, "He'll Fight to Finish!"

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by John M. Baer. The cartoon depicts Harry S. Truman in boxing ring just haven beaten "Wood Bill" being carried on stretcher by Charles Halleck and Joseph Martin, Truman saying "That's Only The First Round!" Robert Taft is on the sidelines with "Taft-Donnell-Smith Bill" saying to the bill, "You're Next! Climb In There And Sock The Champ!!" Artists' signature bottom left corner, along with "Ring Side!" Inscribed bottom right corner, "To Hon. Harry S. Truman- a true friend of workers John M. Baer In 'Labor'".

Basil O'Connor Speaks At Truman Library Dedication Ceremony

Basil O'Connor (at podium) speaks at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library dedication ceremony in Independence, Missouri. From left to right: three unidentified men, Charles Halleck (in front of man with the hat), Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn, First Lady Bess W. Truman (in white hat, partly obscured by the podium), former President Herbert Hoover, former President Harry S. Truman, Mr.

Distinguished Guests at the Truman Library Dedication Ceremony

The distinguished guests and speakers are standing in the front row at the dedication ceremony for the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Front row, from left to right: unidentified, Independence Mayor Robert Weatherford, Charles Halleck, Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn, former First Lady Bess W. Truman, Former President Herbert Hoover, former President Harry S. Truman, Phil Regan, Basil O'Connor, Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Senator William Knowland, and Missouri Governor James Blair. Others in the background are unidentified.