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McClellan, John L. (John Little), 1896-1977

Research Scientist in a Space Suit during a Demonstration

A research scientist in a space suit during a study of problems that will be encountered by man walking on the lunar surface during this demonstration. Senator John L. McClellan (second from right) communicates with the engineer. Observing the research are James E. Webb, NASA head (right); Dr. Floyd L. Thompson, Langley Director (second from left); and Donald E. Hewes, Langley scientist.

Truman Commission Reorganizes Executive Branch

President Harry S. Truman (seated center) is flanked by members of a 12-man commission engaged in a study to increase the efficiency of the Executive Branch of the government. Front, L to R: George H. Mead, Dayton, Ohio; former President Herbert Hoover; President Truman; Joseph P. Kennedy; and Senator John J. McClellan (D-Arkansas). Rear, L to R: Representative Clarence J. Brown (R-O); Secretary of Defense James V. Forrestal; Arthur S. Flemming, Civil Service Commission; Secretary of State Dean Acheson; James Rowe; and Representative Carter Manasco (D-Alabama). From: Houston Post.

Chapman Signs Contract for Power Companies

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman signs a contract between Arkansas Power & Light, Reynolds Metals Company and the Southwestern Power Pool. Standing, left to right: Senator John McClellan; Senator William Fulbright; and Under Secretary of the Interior Richard Searles. Seated, left to right: R. R. Ritchie, Arkansas Power & Light; Walter Rice, Reynolds Metals Company; and Secretary Chapman.

James E. Webb, NASA Administrator; Dr. Elmer B. Staats, Comptroller General of the U.S.; and Senator John L. McClellan of Arkansas

Shown during a visit to the NASA Langley Research Center are left to right: James E. Webb, NASA Administrator; Dr. Elmer B. Staats, Comptroller General of the U.S.; and Senator John L. McClellan of Arkansas. Also shown are Dr. Floyd L. Thompson (second from right), Langley Director, and Charles J. Donlan, Associate Director.

Senator John L. McClellan at NASA's Langley Research Center

Senator John L. McClellan (Arkansas), center, holds a model plane during his visit to the 16 foot Transonic Wind Tunnel at NASA's Langley Research center. Left to right: James E. Webb, NASA Administrator; Senator McClellan; Dr. Elmer B. Staats, Comptroller General of the United States; and Charles J. Donlan, Associate Director of Langley. The woman at right is unidentified.