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Photo of American Legion National Commander Paul H. Griffith giving a press conference

99-473
Accession Number
99-473
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 350298493
Keywords
Labor leaders
Press conferences
HST Keywords
American Legion - 1946; Bradley, Omar N. - Ref. to; Steele, John - Ref. to
People Pictured
Griffith, Paul H. (Paul Howard), 1897-1974
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Harris & Ewing

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
National Commander Paul H. Griffith, shown here, telling a press conference that the American Legion would "start from scratch" and cooperate with General Omar N. Bradley, Veterans Administrator, in carrying out VA programs. He indicated the Legion would "let bygones be bygones" and discontinue the running battle carried on against Bradley by former Commander John Steele. From: Beth Gore
Date(s)
October 21, 1946