Fraternal organizations

Paul Griffith shown at the National Commander's Banquet during the American Legion's 29th National Convention in New York City.

Guests shown at the National Commander's Banquet of the 29th National Convention of the American Legion in New York City.

Guests at the National Commander's Banquet of the 29th National Convention of the American Legion in New York City.

National Commander Paul Griffith (left) shown with entertainer Eddie Cantor at the Commander's Banquet of the 29th National Convention of the American Legion in New York City.

National Commander Paul Griffith (center) is shown speaking with Governor Thomas Dewey at the Commander's Banquet during the 29th National Convention of the American Legion in New York City.

Group photo taken at National Commander's Banquet during the 29th National Convention of the American Legion in New York City. Paul Griffith is seated fourth from left and Louis Johnson is seated sixth from left.

Paul H. Griffith, National Commander of the American Legion, shown with unidentified man in front of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia.

Paul H. Griffith, National Commander, American Legion, shown seated at his desk in Indianapolis, Indiana.

President Harry S. Truman (second from right) with children and a Shriner (far right) at the Twin City Shrine Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota. All others in photo are unidentified.

National Commander of the American Legion Paul Griffith (left) called at the White House today to pay his respects to President Truman. From: Beth Gore.