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Group photo of the American Commission to Negotiate Peace

Group photo of the American Commission to Negotiate Peace. Caption on back of the photo reads, "American Commission to Negotiate Peace Paris, France, January 1919 Army Officers Attached to the Executive Offices. Reading left to right: First row - Captains Peacock, Garvey, Whitehouse, Olney, Newton and [Robert C.] Patterson. Second Row - Lieutenants Markham, Hevenar, Hoyt, Cobbledick, Kilpatrick and Captain Yates. Third row - Lieutenants Sims, Spencer, Martin, Walker and Lawton. Fourth row - Lieutenants Gini, Daly, R.L.

Major Richard C. Patterson at his Desk in Paris

Major Richard C. Patterson at his desk in Paris showing his reflection in the mirror behind him. Handwriting in black ink on the back reads, "2/8/19 A very poor picture of my office--others will be taken soon. Dick Note the Dictograph on my left which puts me in instant communication, without going through central, with 20 heads of departments. D" Lt. Col. Patterson is the Administrative Officer of the American Peace Commission, 1918-1919.

President Harry S. Truman Holds a Press Conference in Key West, Florida

President Harry S. Truman holds a press conference on the lawn of the Little White House while on vacation in Key West, Florida. Standing from left to right: Mr. Phil Regan, Mr. David K. Niles, Mr. Stephen Spingarn, Mr. Stanley Woodward, Mr. Donald S. Dawson, Mr. Matthew J. Connelly, Major General Harry H. Vaughan, Rear Admiral Robert L. Dennison, Mr. William D. Hassett, unidentified, Major General Wallace H. Graham, and Mr. Charles G. Ross. The man writing on his knee next to Mr. Ross is Edwin W. Darby. Identifiable men sitting around President Harry S.