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Ambassador James C. Dunn Seated in Airplane With Others

Airplane interior view with United States Ambassador to Italy (1946-1952) James C. Dunn seated in the center and viewing a map, surrounded by three other unidentified men. The men were part of a U.S. Congressional tour visiting flooded areas in the Po Valley region of Italy. They were distributing aid and trying to determine what part Americans could play in helping the area.

Ambassador James Dunn Touring Flood Damage in Italy

Exterior view showing a group of men, including reporters and government officials, standing by an Italian airplane. United States Ambassador to Italy (1946-1952), James C. Dunn, is seen standing in the center holding a light colored topcoat. The other men are not identified. The photograph is identified as: "visit to Calabria, Sicily and Sardinia to see flood damage caused by storm, October 31, 1951." According to newspaper clippings accompanying the photograph the two-week old flood had caused extensive damage with at least 110 persons killed and 9,000 people left homeless.

Vice-President Elect Barkley and Leslie Biffle are welcomed to Key West, Florida, by Captain Dennison

Upon arrival at the Boca Chica Airfield, Vice-President elect Alben Barkley (2nd from right) and Leslie L. Biffle are welcomed to Key West, Florida, by Captain Robert L. Dennison (2nd from left) and an unidentified officer. They are joining President Harry S. Truman for a post-election vacation. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.