McGrath, J. Howard (James Howard), 1903-1966

Assistant to the President John R. Steelman is attending a dinner with numerous members of Congress present. Standing at Speaker's table from left to right: Reverend Cranford, Majority Leader John W. McCormack, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee J. Howard McGrath, Congressman Frank W. Boykin, Chief Justice Fred Vinson, Speaker Sam Rayburn, Minority Leader Joe Martin, Vice President Alben Barkley. Immediately behind Barkley is Attorney General Tom Clark, Chairman of the Arrangement Committee Colonel Albert Ernest.

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) greets Senator and Democratic National Committee Chairman J. Howard McGrath (left) upon his arrival at the Little White House, Key West, Florida. He flew to Key West to join President Truman on a post-election vacation. Also present is Assistant Press Secretary Eben Ayers (third from left) and Assistant to the Democratic National Committee Chairman William Boyle (fourth from left, partly obscured). Others are unidentified.

In the back seat of the car are Senator J. Howard McGrath, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, (right) and Mr. William M. Boyle, Assistant to the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, (second from right) after they arrive in Key West, Florida from Washington, D.C. They were met at Boca Chica Airfield by Naval Aide to the President Captain Robert Dennison (front seat of car). Their airplane can be seen in the background. They flew to Key West to join President Harry S. Truman on a post-election vacation. All others are unidentified.