Hull, Cordell, 1871-1955

It takes a lot of paper work to take the stand in the Pearl Harbor probe. Here former Secretary of State Cordell Hull unloads a flock of papers in preparation for this hearing. From: Beth Gore

Committee Chairman Senator Alben W. Barkley of the Pearl Harbor Investigating Committee greets former Secretary of State Cordell Hull, who was today's witness. From: Beth Gore

Former Secretary of State Cordell Hull is pictured at Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, at work writing his memoirs. Hull, who will celebrate his 76th birthday on October 2, resigned as Secretary of State in November 1944 when his health collapsed and since has been intermittently under medical care. From: Beth Gore

Former Secretary of State Cordell Hull celebrated his 77th birthday at the Naval Medical Center at Bethesda. A birthday cake was baked in the hospital's kitchen and flowers, letters and telegrams poured into the hospital all day. The veteran statesman is shown here as he posed informally for photographers in his room at the hospital From: Beth Gore

Turning back the pages of history, here is a photograph of Cordell Hull as a young Congressman from Tennessee. This photograph was released on October 3, 1946. From: Beth Gore

Tennesseans on board S.S. President Roosevelt en route to London. Right to Left: Secretary of State Cordell Hull, Congressman Sam McReynolds, Miss Margaret McReynolds, Dr. Rufus W. Hooker, Miss Hayes, and Mrs. Rose Frances Hull.