Veterans

This view is identified as Catholic Church affiliated Knights of Columbus auxiliary secretary Mrs. Henry Wolfe meeting an American Legionnaire at Cherbourg, France. The man is unidentified but was probably a World War I veteran and member of the American Legion. His hat indicates him as a correspondent from Connecticut. An American Legion event/gathering is being held in Paris, France at this time. Mrs. Wolfe has a Knights of Columbus armband on and appears to be handing out cigarettes.

American General John J. Pershing is shown in the center of the photograph disembarking from what is believed to be the steamship Leviathan docked at Cherbourg, France. He is arriving in France to attend the 9th National Convention of the American Legion. Catholic Church affiliated Knights of Columbus auxiliary secretary Mackey is on Pershing's left. This photograph is part of a group associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris during this American Legion event. The date is believed to be September, 1927.

A group of men, some probably World War I veterans, are shown visiting Suresnes Cemetery near Paris, France. An American Legion gathering is going on in Paris at this time. Many American soldiers who died during World War I are buried in this cemetery and the grave crosses are visible in the background. The man on the far right has a Knights of Columbus arm band on and appears to be handing out literature. This photograph is part of a group associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris during this American Legion event. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.

U.S. District Judge Albert A. Ridge shakes hands with his WWI Captain, former President Harry S. Truman. The occasion was just before the annual Armistice Day dinner of Battery D, at which "Captain Harry" was surprised with a $2,000 check for his memorial library. From: Houston Post.

Actor and World War II veterans Ronald Reagan speaks at an Air Force Association banquet. Others in the background are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with wounded veterans from the Washington area during a garden party at the White House. Over 800 veterans attended the event. President Truman is shaking hands with Army Nurse Lieutenant Joan Cruchacz. Standing in the receiving line from left to right: unidentified woman, Secretary of State James Byrnes, unidentified woman (partly obscured), President Truman, General Harry Vaughan, and Captain Clark Clifford. All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman standing beside wreath in front of memorial to military personnel who gave their lives in Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, and Korean War. Photo taken during Thirty Fifth Division annual reunion, St. Joseph, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center), walking in a parade with members at Battery D, Thirty Fifth Division reunion, in St. Joseph, Missouri. General Ralph Truman and Clifton "Sox" Sampson are left.

Former President Harry S. Truman at microphone smiling and speaking at a ceremony in front of memorial to military personnel who gave their lives in Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, and Korean War. Honor guard in background. General Ralph Truman, in civilian clothes, stands at attention at right. This is a Battery D reunion ceremony in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Robert C. Goodwin, Director of the U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Employment Security, is seated in the center of the table. He is attending a dinner event associated with a VES (Veterans Employment Security?) conference held in Phoenix, Arizona at the Ramada Inn. According to Goodwin's appointment book, he was scheduled to speak at a dinner session on April 11, 1963. The conference was held on April 10-11, 1963. Others in view are not identified.