Martin, Joseph W. (Joseph William), 1884-1968

President Harry S. Truman (standing behind desk) reads the victory proclamation, officially ending World War II in Europe, with Germany signing unconditional surrender terms. Gathered around behind the President are (seated): Elmer Davis (hand to face), Secretary of Commerce Henry Wallace, Major General Philip Fleming, Representative Joseph Martin, General George Marshall, J. Leonard Reinsch, Colonel Harry Vaughan (standing behind Truman), John Snyder, First Lady Bess W. Truman, Margaret Truman, and Secretary of War Henry Stimson. Fred Vinson is in the foreground, looking into the camera.

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'".

Stereograph of a group of men at a dinner table. Printed on back of card: Ed Johnson tried to sell a bill of goods, Jim Meade is skeptical, Carl Hatch and Bob La Follette listen to the President Pro-Tempore. That's Wallace White watching Joe Martin take of drink of water. From: Lowell Mason's Stereographic Library, Annual Baseball Outing, Volumes I and II. Photographs are of Baseball, Clam and Chowder Club of the United States Senate, of which Harry S. Truman was a member.

President Harry S. Truman presents his program before the special session of Congress today. Seated in front of flag, at left, are Senate President Pro Tempore Arthur H. Vandenberg (left) and House Speaker Joseph W. Martin. A portion of the President's audience, which included cabinet members, members of the diplomatic corps, and of both houses of congress, is in foreground. From: Houston Post.

At the White House, President Harry S. Truman signs the Foreign Aid Bill. Looking on from left to right are Senator Arthur Vandenberg, Secretary of Interior Julius Krug, House Speaker Joseph W. Martin, Representative Sol Bloom, and (partially hidden at right) Secretary of Agriculture Clinton Anderson. From: Houston Post.

Vice President Harry S. Truman being sworn in as President, after President Franklin D. Roosevelt died. Left to right: Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins; Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson; Secretary of Commerce Henry A. Wallace; Secretary of the Navy James A. Forrestal; Secretary of Agriculture Claude Wickard; Attorney General Francis X. Biddle; Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr.; and Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes. In foreground, Harry S. Truman takes the oath of office with Bess Truman in center and Justice Harlan Stone at right.

President Harry S. Truman addresses Congress regarding the growing Communist power in Europe and what the United States should do to stop it. Senator Arthur Vandenberg is seated behind the microphones at left, Speaker of the House Joseph Martin is seated at right.

President Harry S. Truman addresses Congress regarding the growing Communist power in Europe and what the United States should do to stop it. Senator Arthur Vandenberg is seated behind the microphones at left, Speaker of the House Joseph Martin is seated at right.

President Harry S. Truman addresses Congress regarding the growing Communist power in Europe and what the United States should do to stop it. Senator Arthur Vandenberg is seated behind the microphones at left, Speaker of the House Joseph Martin is seated at right.

President Harry S. Truman (seated) signs the Foreign Assistance Act which would send $6,098,000,000 around the world to combat Communism. This bill created the European Recovery Program to implement the Marshall Plan. Standing behind President Truman from left to right are: Senator Arthur Vanderburg, Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder, Representative Charles Eaton, Senator Tom Connally, Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug, (mostly obscured), Speaker of the House Joseph Martin, Representative Sol Bloom, and Secretary of Agriculture Clinton P. Anderson (behind Bloom, mostly obscured).