McFarland, Ernest William, 1894-
President Truman's News Conference, May 8, 1952
President Harry S. Truman's 303rd news conference, held in the Indian Treaty Room (Room 474) in the Executive Office Building at 10:35 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, 1952. Topics discussed include: President Truman's new glasses; congratulations on his birthday; remembering VE-Day (May 8, 1945) and the progress of world peace since then; current dangers of the U.S.
President Harry S. Truman and the Congressional "Big Four" Eat Lunch
President Harry S. Truman dines with Congressional leaders at the Capitol. The Congress is trying to complete business. From left to right: House Speaker Sam Rayburn; President Truman; Congressman John McCormack; Senate Democratic Leader Ernest McFarland; and Vice President Alben W. Barkley.
President Truman signs Silver Bill
President Harry S. Truman (seated) signs H.R. 4590, the Silver Bill. Standing behind President Truman, from left to right: Senator Ernest McFarland; Senator Edwin Johnson; Senator Abe Murdock; Senator Elbert Thomas; Senator Eugene Millikin; Senator Patrick McCarran.