Parran, Thomas J., Jr., 1892-1968

President Harry S. Truman signs legislation providing for health programs for government employees. Standing behind Truman are (left to right): Dr. Thomas Parran, Surgeon General, Public Health Service; Harry B. Mitchell, President, Civil Service Commission; and Watson Miller, Administrator, Federal Security Administration.

Photo of Doctor Leonard A. Scheele after being sworn in as Surgeon General, U. S. Public Health Service, to succeed Doctor Thomas Parran. Dr. Parran, left, is shown congratulating Dr. Scheele following the swearing in. From: Beth Gore.