Davidson, C. Girard (Crowe Girard), 1910-

President Harry S. Truman (seated) is at his desk in the Oval Office, preparing to press a button activating a new generator at Grand Coulee Dam located on the Columbia River in the state of Washington. Also present are Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug (at Truman's left), and many members of Congress from a number of Western states. Identification includes: Washington Congressman Walter Horan (4th from left); Washington Congressman Hugh B.

Assistant Secretary of the Interior C. Girard Davidson, as he disclosed that the Government is considering operating the Big and Little Inch petroleum pipelines to transmit gas to coal-shortage areas. Davidson informed the House Surplus Property Committee, however, that Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug has reached no decision as yet. From: Beth Gore.

President Harry S. Truman (left) meets with Oscar Chapman, Secretary of the Interior (right), and C. Girard Davidson (center), Assistant Secretary, in the Oval Office at the White House. The photo is autographed by Oscar Chapman as follows: With kind regards, 12/21/50. (Same as 73-3485-A except for autograph)