Brown, Joe E. (Joe Evan), 1892-

Portrait of Joe E. Brown, inscribed: "To Vice President and Mrs. Harry Truman:--with a wish for your happiness. Joe E. Brown, 1945"

This is a photo of the Air Force Association movie premiere of the "McConnell Story" in San Francisco, California. From right: unknown female, actor Joe E. Brown, actress June Allyson, and an unknown interviewer.

Movie comedian Joe E. Brown (standing) greets move than 1,500 United States Army soldiers who returned to the United States from combat duty in Korea. The soldiers returned on the United States Navy Ship General LeRoy Eltinge and landed at the Seattle, Washington Port of Embarkation. Brown was among many who turned out to greet the soldiers at a reception and parade. All others in the background are unidentified.

Movie comedian Joe E. Brown (front row, second from left) sits with United States Army and Navy officials and veterans at a reception at the Seattle, Washington Port of Embarkation. The reception honored 1,500 returning United States Army soldiers from combat duty in Korea. All others are unidentified.