Melby, John F. (John Fremont), 1913-1992

Portrait of John Melby, State Department official, used in his oral history interview at the Truman Library.

John F. Melby (left) discussing his book, "The Mandate of Heaven" with an unidentified man.

John F. Melby (right) autographing his book, "The Mandate of Heaven" for an unidentified man.

John F. Melby (center) talking to two unidentified men about his book, "The Mandate of Heaven."

John F. Melby and an unidentified lady on the front steps of a home.

John F. Melby talking about his book "The Mandate of Heaven". The other man is unidentified.

John F. Melby, back to camera, and General Graves B. Erskine, facing camera, meet with unidentified men in Thailand during the Melby Erskine Mission.

John F Melby meeting with unidentified men in Thailand during the Melby Erskine Mission.

General Graves B. Erskine and John F. Melby meet with unidentified people in Thailand during the Melby Erskine Mission.

General Graves B. Erskine, left, and John F. Melby, right, meet with unidentified people in Thailand during the Melby Erskine Mission.