Griffith, Paul H. (Paul Howard), 1897-1974

National Commander Paul H. Griffith, shown here, telling a press conference that the American Legion would "start from scratch" and cooperate with General Omar N. Bradley, Veterans Administrator, in carrying out VA programs. He indicated the Legion would "let bygones be bygones" and discontinue the running battle carried on against Bradley by former Commander John Steele. From: Beth Gore

National Commander of the American Legion Paul Griffith (left) called at the White House today to pay his respects to President Truman. From: Beth Gore.

The American Legion - Veterans Administration feud came to an end when the National Legion Commander Paul H. Griffith (right) paid a "good-will visit" to General Omar Bradley, head of the Veterans Administration. The pair are shown here shaking hands with Griffith saying "the Legion will start from scratch." From: Beth Gore