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Landry, Robert B. (Robert Broussard), 1909-2000

President Harry S. Truman opened the 1950 Baseball Season in Washington

President Harry S. Truman, on the left, is shown throwing out the first ball to open the 1950 season of the Washington Senators. The President's Air Force Aide, Brigadier General Robert B. Landry (in uniform) is shown in the center with Connie Mack, manager of the Washington Senators, on the right (partially obscured). Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Truman and Carlsen at VFW Congressional Dinner

President Harry S. Truman (with glasses) and Capt. Henrik Kurt Carlsen (front, right) hold and look at the VFW Distinguished Citizenship citation at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Congressional Dinner at the Statler Hotel in Washington, D.C. In the background, left to right are John S. Fine, Governor of Pennsylvania; Brigadier General Robert Landry; unidentified; Major General Harry Vaughan; unidentified. This photo was sent to President Truman by Omar Ketchum, Director, Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars.

President Truman at VFW dinner for Congress members

President Harry S. Truman gives a speech at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Congressional Dinner at the Statler Hotel in Washington D.C. Pictured at the table are (L to R) Secretary of the Army Frank Pace, Jr., Governor John S. Fine (Pennsylvania), Captain Henrik Kurt Carlsen, Brig. Gen. Robert B. Landry (Presidential Aide), President Truman (center), Maj. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan (Military Aide to the President), Omar B. Ketchum (VFW National Legislative Director), and Hon. Tom Clark (Associate Justice, Supreme Court). Sent to President Truman by Omar Ketchum.

Truman walking in parade in Springfield, Missouri

President Harry S. Truman waves to the crowd while walking in the 35th Division Reunion parade in Springfield, Missouri. Front row, left to right: Major General Harry Vaughan, Warren Osgood, President of the 35th Division Association, President Truman, General Robert Landry, unidentified Secret Service agent, and Eugene Donnelly (extreme right). All others are unidentified. See also 66-6714.

Truman and others at the Idlewild Airport, New York City

President Harry S. Truman stands on the speakers' platform during opening ceremonies at the dedication of the Idlewild Airport, New York City. On speakers platform, from left to right are: unidentified, General Omar Bradley, press secretary Charles Ross, General Robert Landry, President Truman, New York City Mayor William O'Dwyer, Grover A. Whalen, Chairman of the Mayor's Committee for the Commemoration of the Golden Anniversary of the City of New York, unidentified, unidentified, and Governor of New York and Republican candidate for President Thomas E. Dewey. The others are unidentified.

Truman and the White House staff in a formal pose at Key West, Florida

President Harry S. Truman and the White House staff pose for an informal picture on the lawn at Key West, Florida. In the front row, left to right, are: Joseph G. Feeney, Charles S. Murphy, William D. Leahy, President Truman, John R. Steelman; William D. Hassett; and Roger Tubby; Standing are: David E. Bell, Donald D. Dawson, Robert Dennison, Joseph Short, Matt Connelly, Harry H. Vaughan, Robert B. Landry, David H. Stowe, and David D. Lloyd. The photo is autographed by all of the above, although the signatures are copies. (Same as 77-3285 except color) (Similar to 65-668 and 67-2367)

President Truman and others view Armed Forces Day parade

President Harry S. Truman and others view the annual Armed Forces Day parade from the Presidential Reviewing Stand on the Ellipse. Viewers (left to right - front row) are: Rear Admiral Robert L. Dennison, Navy Aide to the President; Brigadier General Morris J. Lee, Commander of Bolling Air Force Base, D.C., and officer-in-charge of Washington, D.C. area celebrations of the event; President Truman; Major General Harry Vaughan, Military Aide to the President, and Major General Robert B. Landry, Air Force Aide to the President. The others are unidentified. From: Arthur Marasco.