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Collins, J. Lawton (Joseph Lawton), 1896-1987

President Truman's Remarks to Members of the 25th Infantry Division Association

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to members of the 25th Infantry Division Association. The President spoke at 11:30 a.m. at the Statler Hotel in Washington, DC. In his remarks the President referred to Gen. J. Lawton Collins, Chief of Staff, United States Army. NOTE: the recorded introduction says the date is July 8, but according to the president's calendar, this was July 7.

General Mark W. Clark departing for assignment as Commander-in-Chief, Far East Command

Departing from Mats Terminal, National Airport, for his new assignment as Commander-in-Chief, Far East Command, General Mark W. Clark (second from right) bids farewell to Deputy Secretary of Defense William C. Foster (left), Secretary of the Army Frank Pace, Jr. (2nd from left), and General J. Lawton Collins (right) Chief of Staff, U. S. Army.

Joint Orientation Conference Held At Fort Benning, Georgia

A group of military and government official are shown seated together while attending a Joint Orientation Conference held at Fort Benning, Georgia on November 4-5, 1949. Identification includes left to right: General Omar N. Bradley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; W. Stuart Symington, Secretary of the Air Force; Vice Admiral Forrest P. Sherman, Chief of Naval Operations; Louis Johnson, with gun in hands, Secretary of Defense; J. Lawton Collins, Chief of Staff of the Army; and Francis P. Matthews, Secretary of the Navy.

Cuban Ambassador Presents Medals to United States Generals

As part of the celebration of the anniversary of the birth of Cuban National hero, Jose Marti, high military men of the United States were presented with decorations on behalf of the Cuban government. The awards were made by Cuban Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Luis Machado at the Cuban Embassy. Left to right: Brigadier General Robert Landry, Rear Admiral Robert Dennison, General J. Lawton Collins, Dr. Luis Machado, General Wade Hampton Haislip, Major General Harry Vaughan, and Major General Wallace Graham. Others in the background are unidentified.