Early, Stephen T. (Stephen Tyree), 1889-1951

Portrait of Stephen T. Early. From: Beth Gore

President Truman is shown giving the Distinguished Service Medal to Stephen T. Early, White House Press Secretary for the past 12 years. Early is retiring to become a vice-president of Pullman, Inc.

Stephen T. Early, President Harry S. Truman's former Press Secretary and former Deputy Defense Secretary, stands at his desk for an informal portrait. The photo is autographed (copy) as follows: To: Joe Short, with more warmth of affection and regard than the above would indicate. From: His old friend and colleague, Stephen T. Early.