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McKim, Edward D., 1895-1969

German Surrender Press Conference

President Harry S. Truman (left) holds a press conference, officially announcing the end of the war in Europe after Germany's unconditional surrender. Behind the President is: Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn, Appointment Secretary Matthew Connelly (standing), Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal, Senator Kenneth McKellar, Administrative Assistant Eddie McKim, Press Secretary Stephen Early (standing), Jonathan Daniels, Attorney General Francis Biddle, and Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins (in black hat). All others are unidentified.

Vice President Harry S. Truman at a Luncheon

Vice President Harry S. Truman (fifth from the right) attends a St. Patrick's Day dinner with a number of his friends and associates. Also in attendance are Fred J. Bowman (third from right), Eddie McKim (far right), J.F. Maryr, William J. Tuohy, Richard Finnegan, John Dreiske, Edward J. Kelly (fourth from the left, far back corner), H. Knabbs, Matt Connelly (second from left in the back corner), Bob Kennedy, Michael F. Mulcahy, J. Leonard Reinsch (back left corner), F. Ryan Duffy, and R. Hewart. This photo is autographed at the bottom by all the men present.