Cohen, Benjamin V. (Benjamin Victor), 1894-1983
President Truman's Statement Upon Signing a Resolution Authorizing Loan for the Construction of United Nations Headquarters
President Harry S. Truman's statement upon signing a resolution authorizing loan for the construction of United Nations headquarters. As enacted, the joint resolution is Public Law 903, 80th Congress (62 Stat. 1286). After the bill signing, the President's statement was recorded in the Cabinet Room for the CBS radio show, "Memo From Lake Success." Recording also includes remarks of Assistant Secretary-General of the UN Benjamin V.
Byrnes in conference with the advisors
Secretary of State James Byrnes consults with advisors in preparation for the Potsdam Conference in Germany. From left to right: Charles Bohlen, H. Freeman Matthews, Secretary of State Byrnes, and Ben Cohen. They are on board the U. S. S. Augusta, en route to the conference. From the album, "The President's Trip to Potsdam, Album #1."
Secretary of State James Byrnes in Conference with Advisors
Secretary of State James Byrnes consults with advisors in preparation for the Potsdam Conference in Germany. From left to right: Charles Bohlen, H. Freeman Matthews, Secretary of State Byrnes, and Ben Cohen. They are on board the USS Augusta, en route to the conference.
Mr. Bohlen, Mr. Matthews, Secretary Byrnes and Mr. Cohen Confer
Left to right: Charles Bohlen, H. Freeman Matthews, Secretary of State James Byrnes and Benjamin Cohen confer in the Secretary's cabin. They are on board the U.S.S. Augusta, en route to Potsdam. From the album: President's Trip to the Berlin Conference.
Portrait of Benjamin V. Cohen
Portrait of Benjamin V. Cohen, State Department Legal Counselor. From: Beth Gore.