Clayton, Will (William Lockhart), 1880-1966

Each pen used in signing the British Loan Bill was completely wiped by President Harry S. Truman with a scrap of white rag before it was presented to each Cabinet member or British dignitary. Looking at the President as he wipes the pen are Left to Right: Will Clayton, Fred Vinson, Secretary of State James Byrnes and British Ambassador Lord Inverchapel. An 11 x 14 photo in a series of seven.

President Harry S. Truman reaches for another of the wooden pens used for the signing of the British Loan Bill which he distributes to the Cabinet members, legislators and others present who had a part in the passage of the Bill. A Senator awaits his presentation on the far left. This is one of a series of seven photos. Behind the President, third from left, is Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder, Assistant Secretary of State William Clayton and Fred Vinson.

The President prepares to sign the British Loan Bill with a new pen while (left to right) Will Clayton, Fred Vinson, Secretary of States James Byrnes and British Ambassador Lord Inverchapel look on. This is one in a series of seven 11 x 14 photos.

President Harry S. Truman signs the last pages of the British Loan Bill as (left to right) Will Clayton, Fred Vinson, Secretary of State James Byrnes and Lord Inverchapel look on in this 11 x 14 photo from a series of seven.