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

President Harry S. Truman On His Birthday

President Harry S. Truman poses for a photograph with members of his staff and others on his birthday. Seated, left to right: Major General Harry Vaughan, President Truman, and Commodore James Vardaman. Standing, left to right: unidentified. J. Leonard Reinsch, unidentified, John Snyder, Stephen Early, three unidentified men, Matthew Connelly, unidentified man, William Simmons, Edward McKim.

President Harry S. Truman Reads Victory Proclamation

President Harry S. Truman (standing behind desk) reads the victory proclamation, officially ending World War II in Europe, with Germany signing unconditional surrender terms. Gathered around behind the President are (seated): Elmer Davis (hand to face), Secretary of Commerce Henry Wallace, Major General Philip Fleming, Representative Joseph Martin, General George Marshall, J. Leonard Reinsch, Colonel Harry Vaughan (standing behind Truman), John Snyder, First Lady Bess W. Truman, Margaret Truman, and Secretary of War Henry Stimson. Fred Vinson is in the foreground, looking into the camera.