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Watkins, Charles L. (Charles Lee), 1879-1966

Truman gavels in the Senate

Vice President Harry S. Truman (standing) raises the gavel to call the Senate into session for the first time since taking over his new office. Seated around the rostrum are Wall Doxey, Sergeant at Arms; Edward J. Hickey, Journal clerk; Charles L. Watkins, Parliamentarian; John C. Crockett, Chief Clerk and reading clerk; and Emery Frazier, Legislative Clerk.