Leahy, William D. (William Daniel), 1875-1959

President Harry S. Truman and former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill appear on the rear platform of their train during a nighttime stop in St. Louis, Missouri, after their visit to Fulton, Missouri, for a speech at Westminster College. Mr. Churchill, wearing RAF coveralls otherwise known as a "siren suit," displays the familiar "V" sign while Mr. Truman waves his hat. Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder appears on the left and Admiral William Leahy is behind President Truman.

President Truman and his staff on the rear of the special train which took he and Winston Churchill to Fulton, Missouri. Shown Left to Right: General Harry Vaughn, Clark Clifford, Admiral William D. Leahy, President Harry S. Truman, Dr. Wallace Graham, Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder, Press Secretary Charles Ross and an unidentified man.

President Harry S. Truman officially opened the 1947 baseball season in Washington, D.C. The President crossed up the stadium announcer by throwing the ball right-handed after he was introduced as the "Nation's Number One Southpaw." Left to right are: President Truman, Clark Griffith (owner of the Washington Senators), Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy, Ossie Bluege (Manager of the Washington Senators) and Stanley "Bucky" Harris (Manager of the New York Yankees). Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society.

President Harry S. Truman presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Secretary of State James F. Byrnes for his three years of service as director of the Office of War Mobilization. The ceremony took place on the South Lawn of the White House. Left to right: General George C. Marshall, U. S. Military Chief of Staff; President Truman; Secretary Byrnes; Robert P. Patterson, Undersecretary of War (obscured); Mrs. Byrnes; and Admiral William Leahy, Personal Chief of Staff to the President. From: Beth Gore.

A 11 x 14 glossy superior print of President Harry S. Truman in the Oval Office, reading to newsmen his announcement of the Japanese surrender, officially signaling the war's end. Behind the President seated just to his right are Admiral William D. Leahy, Presidential Chief of Staff, Secretary of State James F. Byrnes and directly behind them, Attorney General Tom Clark.

President Harry S. Truman (center) shakes hands with an officer at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. Standing behind President Truman is Admiral William D. Leahy. This photo was sent to President Truman by John Dick, Norwich, Connecticut.

President Harry S. Truman and the White House staff pose for an informal picture on the lawn at Key West, Florida. In the front row, left to right, are: Joseph G. Feeney, Charles S. Murphy, William D. Leahy, President Truman, John R. Steelman; William D. Hassett; and Roger Tubby; Standing are: David E. Bell, Donald D. Dawson, Robert Dennison, Joseph Short, Matt Connelly, Harry H. Vaughan, Robert B. Landry, David H. Stowe, and David D. Lloyd. The photo is autographed by all of the above, although the signatures are copies. (Same as 77-3285 except color) (Similar to 65-668 and 67-2367)

President Harry S. Truman (standing behind podium) is awarded an Honorary Doctor of Law Degree from Baylor University, Waco, Texas, by Pat Neff, President (right). Behind Mr. Truman, on his right, is Dr. Gooch, Trustee. Seated on the front row, left is Admiral William D. Leahy. The others are unidentified. Mr. Truman is scheduled to address the nation after receiving the degree. From: Cyril Clemens, Editor, Mark Twain Journal, Kirkwood, Missouri

President Harry S. Truman (front left) shakes hands with Mexican President Miguel Aleman (right) at the White House. Standing between President Truman and President Aleman is Admiral William D. Leahy.

President Harry S. Truman (far left) stands in salute along with New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia (center) and Admiral William D. Leahy (in front of Mayor La Guardia) on Navy Day in New York City.