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Kane, John J., died 1961

President Truman's Address in Pittsburgh, PA

President Harry S. Truman's address in Pittsburgh, PA. The President spoke at 9 p.m. at the Hunt Armory. His opening words "Mr. Chairman" referred to John J. Kane, chairman of the Allegheny County Board of Commissioners. Later he referred to David L. Lawrence, Mayor of Pittsburgh, Francis J. Myers, Senator from Pennsylvania, William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, Philip Murray, president of the Congress of Industrial Organizations, and Cyrus S. Ching, Director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.

Armed Forces Day 1952

Secretary of the Air Force Thomas K. Finletter and Secretary of the Army Frank Pace, Jr. at the airport in Louisville, Kentucky for Armed Forces Day. From left to right: Secretary Finletter, Elvis Stahr (Special Assistant to Secretary Pace), John Kane (Press Aide to Secretary Pace), and Secretary Pace. All others are unidentified.

Frank Pace Greets Troops

Secretary of the Army Frank Pace greets the troops aboard the United States Navy ship General Sultan at Fort Mason, California. From left to right: General James A. Lester, General Joseph M. Swing, Frank Pace, and John Kane (press aide to Pace). Others in background are unidentified.