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Hannegan at Annual Christmas in July Luncheon

Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan (left), Major Ruth Fowler of the Women's Army Corps (center) and Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Elsie Valier of the WAVES (right) at the Greeting Card Industry's annual "Christmas in July" Luncheon at the Waldorf-Astoria. Hannegan, Fowler, and Valier are pointing at a sign advertising the sending of Christmas gifts overseas for soldiers during the month September 15 to October 15 so the packages arrive by Christmas.

President Harry S. Truman on Walk in Independence

President Harry S. Truman, using his cane, takes his morning walk accompanied by several Secret Service agents. Agents identified as William Shields (third person from left), Charles Peyton (second from right), and Henry Nicholson (right). The President is visiting Independence, Missouri, his home town, for the Christmas holidays. National Archives number 306-PS-51-860 is on catalog card. From: Office of War Information, Acme purchase.