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Mrs. India Edwards, Vice-Chairman, Democratic National Committee (DNC) (right) with Chairman of the DNC, Frank McKinney (left).

President Harry S. Truman attends a party given by Mrs. India Edwards, Vice-Chairman, Democratic National Committee (DNC). Left to Right: Wilson Wyatt, co-chairman of Americans for Democratic Action; President Truman; Perle Mesta, Minister to Luxembourg; Eda (Mrs. Charles) Brannan; William Boyle Jr., Chairman, Democratic National Committee; and Edwards (far right).

Three prominent Democratic National Committee officials during an unidentified event. Left to right: Mr. William Boyle, Jr., former Chairman; Mrs. India Edwards, Vice Chairman; and Mr. Frank McKinney, Chairman.

Former President Harry S. Truman (third from right) out and about in Washington D.C. Left to Right: Mr. William Boyle; Mr. Frank McKinney; Mrs. India Edwards, Vice-Chairman, Democratic National Committee; Truman; Mr. Paul Butler, Chairman, Democratic National Committee; and Mrs. Katie Louchheim, Vice Chairman, Democratic National Committee.

Former President Herbert Hoover (left) listens to Mrs. India Edwards, Associate Director, Women's Division, Democratic National Committee (right), shortly before both of them spoke before the National Reorganization Conference in Washington, D.C.

First Lady Bess Truman, wearing a suit, orchid corsage, and hat chats with an unidentified woman. There are crop marks on the photo. From: Truman Home.

President Truman presents a Congressional Medal of Honor to Francis J. Pierce (second from left), former Pharmacists' Mate 1st Class, of Earlville, Iowa, at a ceremony in the White House Rose Garden. Lt. Comdr. Jackson Charles Pharris (left), retired, of Long Beach, California, and Staff Sgt. John R. Crews (right) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, are wearing the Congressional Medals of Honor they received at the same ceremony. All three were decorated for outstanding heroism during World War II. (See 77-577.) From: Pershing Tousley, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

President Truman in the oval office signed into law the controversial Public Housing and Slum-Clearance Bill--the first of his so-called "Fair Deal" measures to be approved by Congress. Looking on as the Chief Executive affixed his signature, left to right: Senator Burnet R. Maybank (with his head turned) (D.S.C.); Senator Ralph E. Flanders (R. Vt.); Senator John J. Sparkman (D. Ala); Raymond M. Foley, Federal Housing Administrator; Brent Spence (D. Ky.); and James E. Carey, Secretary-Treasurer of the CIO. The other men are unidentified. (See also 66-2306.)

Left to right: General Peyton C. March, General John J. Pershing, and Secretary of War Newton D. Baker are shown aboard a welcoming tug as General Pershing arrives home from overseas in 1918. From: Pershing Tousley, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Navy admiral and crew pose in front of a multi-engine aircraft (possibly a B-26 Martin Marauder), named The Turtle. From: Pershing Tousley, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.