Johnson, Louis Arthur, 1891-1966

National Commander of the American Legion, Paul Griffith (third from right) and Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson (second from right) listen with others during a talk given at an unidentified event. All other persons are not identified.

Secretary of Defense, Mr. Louis A. Johnson (in white cap near open trunk of auto), arrives at the Naval Air Station in Key West (Boca Chica) to board his plane, which will return to Washington, D.C. Johnson came in from D.C. for a short conference with the President. He was accompanied to the Airport by Mr. Robert L. Dennison, Mr. Matt Connelly, and Captain Adell. Captain Quackenbush (far right, near ramp) stands by for this departure. From: Robert L. Dennison.

Secretary of Defense, Mr. Louis A. Johnson, (in white cap) left the Little White House for return to Washington, D.C. in his plane. From left to right: Rear Admiral Robert L. Dennison, Brigadier General Robert B. Landry, Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Charles G. Ross, Press Secretary. From: Robert L. Dennison.

Oversize portrait of Louis Johnson, Secretary of Defense. The photograph is autographed as follows: "To Col. Francis W. Williams, With high regard, March 28-49, Louis Johnson." Francis W. Williams was the pilot of the presidential airplane "Independence."

Appointments Secretary Matthew Connelly, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson and Press Secretary Charles Ross at Key West, Florida. They are vacationing with President Truman in Key West. Same as 66-867. From: Album gift from Rear Admiral Robert Dennison.

Secretary of State Dean Acheson and Defense Secretary Louis Johnson went before the Senate Appropriations Committee today to discuss funds for the foreign military aid program. Left to Right: Secretary Johnson; Senator Kenneth McKellar (D-Tenn.); Secretary Acheson; and Senator Styles Bridges (R-N.H.). Senator McKellar is the Committee Chairman.

Sec. of State Dean Acheson, left, and Defense Secretary Louis Johnson hold confidential conversation at the Start of the third secret Atomic meeting at the Capitol. From: Dean Acheson Papers

President Harry S. Truman presented with a replica of the 35th Division plaque at the 30th Reunion of the 35th Division Association. On the platform, from left to right, are: Bernard F. Dickman, Ambassador Henri Bonnet of France, Truman, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson and Gov. Forrest Smith.

Formal portrait of President Truman and his Cabinet. Left to Right: Louis Johnson, Dean Acheson, the President, Vice President Barkley, John Snyder, Tom Clark. Second Row - Left to Right - Julius Krug, Jesse Donaldson, Charles Brannan, Charles Sawyer, and Maurice Tobin.

Group photo taken at National Commander's Banquet during the 29th National Convention of the American Legion in New York City. Paul Griffith is seated fourth from left and Louis Johnson is seated sixth from left.