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Lodge, John Davis, 1903-1985

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.

Foreign Affairs Committee Presented to Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia

Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives are presented to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Saud Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia. Standing in the front row (left to right) are three unidentified members of the Prince's party, Mrs. Bolton, Mr. Eaton, Crown Prince Saud Al-Saud, Speaker Joseph Martin, three unidentified members of the Prince's party, Mr. Merrow. Standing in the second row (left to right) are unidentified , Mr. Jonkman, Mr. Lodge, Mr. Jarman, Mr. Bloom, Mr. Richards, Mr. Javita, and Mr. Gordon.

Margaret Truman with Connecticut dignitaries

Margaret Truman, who accompanied her father, President Harry S. Truman, to Hartford, Connecticut to campaign for the Stevenson/Sparkman ticket, standing with a group of dignitaries. On Margaret's right is Connecticut Governor John Lodge. On the left is Joseph DePaola of Meriden, a Democratic State official. In the background is Gertrude O'Donnell of Waterbury, Democratic Vice Chairwoman. The others are unidentified. Donor: Reid MacCluggage, The Hartford Courant.