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Byrnes, James F. (James Francis), 1882-1972

President Truman reading to the press his announcement of the Japanese surrender

A 11 x 14 glossy superior print of President Harry S. Truman in the Oval Office, reading to newsmen his announcement of the Japanese surrender, officially signaling the war's end. Behind the President seated just to his right are Admiral William D. Leahy, Presidential Chief of Staff, Secretary of State James F. Byrnes and directly behind them, Attorney General Tom Clark.

President Truman announcing Japanese surrender

President Harry S. Truman giving a press conference at the White House announcing Japanese surrender. Seated on the couch, second from the left, is First Lady Bess Truman. President Harry S. Truman is found standing behind his desk. Also in the photo are John W. Snyder, Director, Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion (seated on the couch, right); Attorney General Tom Clark (standing, second from the right); and Secretary of State James Byrnes (seated behind President Truman).

Truman and Cabinet after Japanese Surrender

President Harry S. Truman meeting with his Cabinet to discuss the Japanese Surrender to end World War II. Around the table, left to right: Secretary of Agriculture Clinton Anderson; Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellenbach; National Housing Agency Chairman John B. Blandford, Jr.; War Production Board Chairman Julius Krug; War Mobilization Director John W. Snyder; Office of Economic Stabilization Director William H.