Labor unions

Commerce Secretary Charles Sawyer signs orders directing the 74 steel companies that they are in the possession of the United States Government. President Truman had earlier seized the steel mills to prevent a strike set for midnight.

Shown are some of the delegates from several states attending the International Association of Machinists Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. See photos 96-1149 through 52. Dean Acheson (not in this photograph) was a guest speaker at the convention.

Secretary of State Dean Acheson, seated center, is shown with unidentified others, during a session of the International Association of Machinists Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.

Secretary of State Dean Acheson walks with others, who are unidentified, during the International Association of Machinists Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.

Secretary of State Dean Acheson speaks at the podium during the International Association of Machinists Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.

Secretary of State Dean Acheson and unidentified others at the International Association of Machinists Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right)converses with an unidentified labor representative at an AFL-CIO banquet in New York City. (See also 2007-268 through 282.) From: AFL-CIO Community Service Activities, 9 East 40th St., New York 16, N.Y.

Former President Harry S. Truman is shown at the podium speaking to union members at an AFL-CIO banquet in New York City. From: AFL-CIO Community Service Activities, 9 East 40th St., New York 16, N.Y.

Former President Harry S. Truman is shown at the podium speaking to union members at an AFL-CIO banquet in New York City. From: AFL-CIO Community Service Activities, 9 East 40th St., New York 16, N.Y.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) sits at the head dinner table at an AFL-CIO banquet in New York City, where he is to give an address. On his right is an unidentified labor leader with another at the podium. From: AFL-CIO Community Service Activities, 9 East 40th St., New York 16, N.Y.