John W. Snyder, St. Louis banker, who was nominated by President Truman to be Federal Loan Administrator. This was the first major appointment to be made by Mr. Truman since he became President. From: Beth Gore
Photo of President Harry S. Truman (left) holding a conference with Eugene Meyer, President of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. They are in the Oval Office. From: Beth Gore.
Former President Harry S. Truman is shown sitting on a sofa with John Snyder (left) and Stuart Symington (right) while an African American waiter brings them drinks during a visit to Mackinac Island. Mr. Truman is on a fund raising trip for the Harry S. Truman Library.