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Kimball, Dan Able, 1896-1970

President Truman's Address at the Keel Laying of the First Atomic Energy Submarine

President Harry S. Truman's address at the keel laying of the first atomic energy submarine. The President spoke at noon at the shipyard of the Electric Boat Division, General Dynamics Corporation, Groton, Connecticut. His opening words referred to Gordon E. Dean, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, Governor John Davis Lodge of Connecticut, and Dan A. Kimball, Secretary of the Navy. In the course of his remarks he referred to Senator Brien McMahon, Chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on Atomic Energy, and Senator William Benton, both of Connecticut. In two parts.

President Truman's Address at the Sesquicentennial Convocation at West Point

President Harry S. Truman's address at the Sesquicentennial Convocation at West Point. The President spoke at 3:30 p.m. in the Field House at the academy. In his opening words he referred to Maj. Gen. Frederick A. Irving, Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, General of the Army Omar N. Bradley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dr. Karl T. Compton, Chairman of the Corporation of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Frank Pace, Jr., Secretary of the Army, Dan A. Kimball, Secretary of the Navy, and Thomas K. Finletter, Secretary of the Air force.

President Harry S. Truman With Medal of Honor Recipients

President Harry S. Truman congratulates two Marine recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor. They are Major Reginald R. Myers (left), Boise, Idaho; and Major Carl L. Sitter (right), Pueblo, Colorado. They were honored for heroism in Korea. Navy Secretary Dan Kimball is standing in the background behind Major Meyers. The location for the event is the Rose Garden at the White House. Other officials and family members are standing behind the president and the recipients.

President Harry S. Truman Presents Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant Lloyd Burke

At a ceremony at the White House, President Harry S. Truman is shown presenting the Congressional Medal of Honor to U.S. Army First Lieutenant Lloyd L. Burke, Stuttgart, Arkansas. This award was given for his bravery displayed during the Korean War. Burke's son, Gary Lee, on the right, is being held by the honoree's mother, Mrs. Betty M. Burke. Lt. Burke's wife, Virginia, is standing directly behind him. Others watching the ceremony standing in the back include left to right: General Omar N.

President Truman Shakes Hands With Medal of Honor Recipients

President Harry S. Truman congratulates three soldiers who fought in the Korean War after he presented them with the Congressional Medal of Honor in a ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House. From left to right: Marine Master Sergeant Harold E. Wilson, Birmingham, Alabama; President Truman; Army Lieutenant Lloyd L. Burke, Stuttgart, Arkansas; and Army Corporal Rodolfo P. Hernandez, Fowler, California. Various unidentified family members present at the ceremony stand directly behind them. Those identified on the back top row include, from left to right: General Omar N.

President Harry S. Truman With Medal of Honor Recipient and Family

President Harry S. Truman, front row, third from left, is shown at the White House lawn shortly after presenting the Congressional Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant Henry A. Commiskey, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, standing in the front row, far right, holding daughter Cassandra. First Lieutenant Commiskey was honored for bravery in Korea, September 20, 1950. Others in front row, left to right: Master Sergeant Michael Commiskey (brother), Kathleen (sister), Mrs. Commiskey (wife) holding baby son Henry A., Jr., and parents Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Commiskey.

President Harry S. Truman With Medal of Honor Recipient and Family

President Harry S. Truman, left, shakes hands with U.S. Marine Corps First Lieutenant Henry A. Commiskey, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, who received the Congressional Medal of Honor at a ceremony on the White House lawn. Standing with him is his wife who is holding his son Henry A., Jr. and he is holding his daughter Cassandra. In view standing behind President Truman is Dan Kimball, Secretary of the Navy. Others in the background are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman Shakes Hands with Medal of Honor Recipients

President Harry S. Truman congratulates three soldiers who fought in the Korean War after he presented them with the Congressional Medal of Honor in a ceremony at the White House. From left to right: Marine Master Sergeant Harold E. Wilson, Birmingham, Alabama; President Truman; Army Lieutenant Lloyd L. Burke, Stuttgart, Arkansas; and Army Corporal Rodolfo P. Hernandez, Fowler, California. Various unidentified family members present at the ceremony stand directly behind them. Those identified on the back top row include, from left to right: General Omar N.

President Harry S. Truman Awards Medal of Honor to Recipient

President Harry S. Truman (left at podium) presents First Lieutenant Henry A. Commiskey, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, (right) of the United States Marine Corps with the Medal of Honor for heroism in Korea, September 20, 1950, at a White House Rose Garden ceremony. Commiskey's daughter Cassandra is standing to his right. Some of the others present standing behind include in first row: Admiral Robert L. Dennison, Naval Aide to President Truman; Mrs. Henry A. Commiskey (wife) holding son Henry A., Jr., and General Clifton B. Cates, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps.