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Snyder, John W. (John Wesley), 1895-1985

President Harry S. Truman delivers State of the Union message to Congress

President Harry S. Truman delivers his State of the Union message to a joint session of Congress. Prime Minister Winston Churchill (upper left-center) holds a text of the speech as he sits in the front row of the balcony. Seated directly in front of the President are members of his cabinet. From left: Labor Secretary Maurice J. Tobin, Commerce Secretary Charles Sawyer, Agriculture Secretary Charles Brannan, Interior Secretary Oscar Chapman, Postmaster General Jesse Donaldson, Attorney General J. Howard McGrath, Defense Secretary Robert Lovett, Treasury Secretary John W.

President Truman and Winston Churchill on the Rear Platform of a Train in St. Louis, Missouri

President Harry S. Truman and former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill appear on the rear platform of their train during a nighttime stop in St. Louis, Missouri, after their visit to Fulton, Missouri, for a speech at Westminster College. Mr. Churchill, wearing RAF coveralls otherwise known as a "siren suit," displays the familiar "V" sign while Mr. Truman waves his hat. Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder appears on the left and Admiral William Leahy is behind President Truman.

President Truman and his staff on the rear of the special train which took he and Winston Churchill to Fulton, Missouri

President Truman and his staff on the rear of the special train which took he and Winston Churchill to Fulton, Missouri. Shown Left to Right: General Harry Vaughn, Clark Clifford, Admiral William D. Leahy, President Harry S. Truman, Dr. Wallace Graham, Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder, Press Secretary Charles Ross and an unidentified man.

President Truman reaches for another pen at the signing of the British Loan Bill

President Harry S. Truman reaches for another of the wooden pens used for the signing of the British Loan Bill which he distributes to the Cabinet members, legislators and others present who had a part in the passage of the Bill. A Senator awaits his presentation on the far left. This is one of a series of seven photos. Behind the President, third from left, is Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder, Assistant Secretary of State William Clayton and Fred Vinson.

Wreath-laying ceremonies at Truman gravesite

A view of the courtyard at the Harry S. Truman Library after wreath-laying ceremonies at the gravesite of former President Harry S. Truman during Truman Week. On the left is Rev. Thomas Melton with the Army color guard to his left. Of those standing at the gravesite who can be identified are (front row), left to right: Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner. Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Fred Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel, and John W. Snyder. Also present but not specifically identified are J.C. Truman, Lt. Gen.

Wreath-laying ceremonies at gravesite of former President Truman

A view of the courtyard at the Harry S. Truman Library with all present standing at attention after wreath-laying ceremonies at the gravesite of former President Harry S. Truman during Truman Week. On the far left is Rev. Thomas Melton with the Army color guard to his left. Of those standing at the gravesite who can be identified are (front row), left to right: Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner, Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Fred Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel, and John W. Snyder. Also present but not specifically identified are J.C.

Wreath-laying ceremonies at the gravesite of former President Truman

A view of the gravesite of former President Harry S. Truman after a wreath-laying ceremony in the courtyard of the Harry S. Truman Library during Truman week. On the far left is Rev. Thomas Melton with the Army color guard on his left. Of those standing by the gravesite who can be identified are (front row), left to right: Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner, Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Fred Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, and Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel. Slightly behind and to Mrs. Daniel's left is John W. Snyder.

Wreath-laying ceremonies at the gravesite of former President Harry S. Truman

A lone Army soldier stands in the courtyard of the Harry S. Truman Library after placing a wreath on the grave of former President Harry S. Truman during Truman week. On the far left is Rev. Thomas Melton with the Army color guard to his left. Of those honored guests standing by the gravesite who can be identified are (front row) left to right: Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner, Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman; Fred Truman; Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, and Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel. Slightly behind Mrs. Daniel and to her left are J. C. Truman and John W. Snyder.

Wreath-laying ceremonies at the gravesite of former President Harry S. Truman

Two unidentified Army personnel prepare to depart after placing a wreath on the grave of former President Harry S. Truman in the courtyard of the Harry S. Truman Library during Truman Week. On the far left is Rev. Thomas Melton with the Army color guard on his left. Of the honored guests standing at the gravesite who can be identified are (front row) left to right: Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner, Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Fred Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, and Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel. Slightly behind and to the left of Mrs. Daniel are J. C.

Battery D men at Library Dedication reception

Members of Battery D at a reception for the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library at an unidentified location. Present are: Father Curtis L. Tiernan (center), who was chaplain of the 35th Division; General Harry Vaughan (3rd from right); and John W. Snyder (3rd from left), former Treasury Secretary; and unidentified others. See also 59-1628-20. From: Conrad Smith (from album that had belonged to Francis Yeager, Battery "D")