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Hopkins, Harry L. (Harry Lloyd), 1890-1946

President Harry S. Truman Awards Distinguished Service Medals

President Harry S. Truman (center) shakes hands with Howard Bruce (left), Elk Ridge, Maryland, and Harry Hopkins (right), presidential advisor, after he had decorated them with the Distinguished Service Medal during a ceremony on the White House lawn. They are last civilians to receive this honor, bestowed for their part in the war effort. Donor: Clinton A. Brown

Joseph Davies, President Truman, Admiral William Leahy, and Harry Hopkins

Two envoys of President Harry S. Truman today reported to him at the White House in an early morning meeting: Harry Hopkins, just back from Moscow, and Joseph E. Davies, who was in London. Left to right, standing: Mr. Davies, Admiral Leahy, the President's Personal Chief of Staff; and Mr. Hopkins. The President is seated. From: Beth Gore.