Hoffman, Paul G. (Paul Gray), 1891-1974

Paul G. Hoffman, left, President of the Studebaker Corporation, who yesterday was named by President Truman to be Director of the Marshall Plan, is shown here with Senate President Vandenberg shortly after Hoffman's nomination was confirmed by the Senate. From: Beth Gore

Photo showing Paul G. Hoffman, head of the Marshall Plan, holding his first press conference. He announced the appointment of Dennis A. Fitzgerald of the Department of Agriculture to head the important food division of his organization. This was the first top appointment to the staff which will help Hoffman run the $5,300,000,000 European Recovery Program. From: Beth Gore

Photo of Paul G. Hoffman, Director of the Marshall Plan, telling a news conference that the French coal strike is "Moscow directed" and possibly Russia's last determined effort to halt European recovery. He had just returned from a European trip on behalf of the European Cooperation Administration. From: Beth Gore

Paul Hoffman, Marshall Plan Director, is shown entering the Blair House to make his report to President Truman. From: Beth Gore

Photo of Paul G. Hoffman, Director of the Marshall Plan, testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee that unless the House cut in aid funds is restored, Europe will not get the tools and machinery needed for recovery. From: Beth Gore

Photo of Paul G. Hoffman, President of the Studebaker Corporation, before being named Director of the Marshall Plan. Mr. Hoffman had just returned to Washington from a survey of Far East economic and export problems. From: Beth Gore

European Cooperation Administrator Paul G. Hoffman in an appearance before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee regarding a proposed cut to the Marshall Plan spending. From: Beth Gore

European Cooperation Administrator Paul G. Hoffman (right), shown talking to Senator Tom Connally, (Democrat, Texas), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Mr. Hoffman had appeared before them regarding a cut in the Marshall Plan spending. From: Beth Gore

Photo of Paul G. Hoffman being sworn in as head of the Foreign Assistance Program (Marshall Plan). Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson is shown administering the oath while President Truman can be seen looking on from behind his desk. From: Beth Gore

Shortly after taking the oath as Director of the Marshall Plan, Paul G. Hoffman was congratulated by President Truman. In the center is Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Fred M. Vinson, who administered the oath in a brief White House ceremony. From: Beth Gore