Braniff, Thomas E. (Thomas Elmer), 1883-1954

President Harry S. Truman being presented with a scroll and medal by the National Conference of Christians and Jews. The award was made in recognition of the Chief Executive's efforts toward racial and religious understanding. Front row, left to right: Thomas Braniff, President Truman, Robert P. Patterson, J. Robert Rubin. Back row, left to right: William Green, Louis Nizer, Everett R. Clinchy and Marquis Childs.

A smiling President Harry S. Truman (center) today displays an emblem and a citation which he received from the National Conference of Christians and Jews. The President stands on the White House steps with Thomas E. Braniff (left), Robert Patterson (right) and other officers of the conference. Man partly hidden at extreme right is J. Robert Rubin. The citation says Truman holds "moral principle to be above all other considerations." From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman was presented with an award and a scroll by the National Conference of Christians and Jews. The award was made in recognition of the Chief Executive's efforts toward racial and religious understanding. Front row: L to R: Thomas E. Braniff, co-Chairman, National Conference of Christians and Jews; President Truman; Robert P. Patterson, Brotherhood Week Chairman; J. Robert Rubin; rear, L to R: AFL Chief William Green, Representing AFL community organizations; Louis Nizer, Chairman, NCCJ Awards Committee; Everett R. Clinchy, NCCJ President; and Marquis Childs.

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (left) accepts a gold medal from Thomas Braniff (right) on behalf of President Truman. The medal was presented at the National Conference of Christians and Jews luncheon at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. Man in background is unidentified.