Hannegan, Robert E. (Robert Emmet), 1903-1949

Photo of John H. Bradley, PM 2/C U.S.N., who was in the historic picture of the flag raising on Iwo Jima. Here he is shown receiving a sheet of the issue of the new Iwo Jima three-cent stamp from Post Master General Robert E. Hannegan. Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney, Wyoming, shown congratulating Bradley while Hannegan and Gen. A. A. Vandegrift, Marine Corps Commandant, look on. From: Beth Gore.

James F. Byrnes, after being sworn in as Secretary of State, is shown kissing the Bible. Left to right, Chief Justice Richard Whaley; Mrs. James Byrnes; James Byrnes; President Harry S. Truman. In the background are President of the Senate Kenneth McKellar, Postmaster General Robert Hannegan and Secretary of Labor Lewis Schwellenbach. From: Beth Gore.

Senator Harry S. Truman is shown at an unknown luncheon as he leans over to discuss and issue with Robert Hannegan. This appears to be pre-presidential but could be when Mr. Truman was Vice-President.

Pennsylvania Democrats attend a conference sponsored by Robert E. Hannegan, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, at the Biltmore Hotel in Philadelphia, prior to the 28th Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Left to right are: Ruth Grigg Horting, State Vice Chairman; David L. Lawrence, National Committeeman and State Chairman; Emma Guffey Miller, National Committeewoman; and Robert E. Hannegan.

Portrait of Robert E. Hannegan, Postmaster General of the United States.