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Rogers, Edith Nourse, 1881-1960

President Truman presenting pens

President Harry S. Truman presenting pens used to sign a bill to give veterans the highest priority for surplus purchases. The group around Truman include Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney (D-WY), Lt. General Edmund S. Gregory, Senator Burnet R. Maybank (D-SC), Mrs. Edith Nourse Rogers (R-MA), and Representative Carter Manasco (D-AL).

Bess Truman and others attend the fifth anniversary party of the Women's Army Corps in Washington, D.C

Bess Truman, wife of the President, and Col. Mary Hallaren (right), WAC Director, smile as Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers (R-Mass) (center) cuts the fifth birthday cake of the Women's Army Corps. Members of the corps (rear), who requested that Rep. Rogers cut the cake, look on at the anniversary party in Washington, D.C. From: Truman Home.