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McKellar, Kenneth Douglas, 1869-1957

Photo of Sgt. Jake Lindsey being presented the Congressional Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman before a joint session of Congress

Photo of Sergeant Jake Lindsey of Lucedale, MS, 24 years of age, being presented with the Congressional Medal of Honor by the President before a joint session of Congress. Lindsey was the 100th infantryman in this war to receive the honor. He won it for smashing almost single-handedly a strong enemy counter-attack near Hamich, Germany, in November, 1944. President Harry S. Truman is shown, left, shaking hands with Sergeant Lindsey, center, as General George C. Marshall, Chief of Staff, right, looks on. In the rear are Senator Kenneth McKellar, President of the Senate and Speaker Sam Rayburn.

Photo of Sergeant Jake Lindsey being presented the Congressional Medal of Honor by President Truman

Photo of Sergeant Jake Lindsey of Lucedale, MS, being presented with the Congressional Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman before a joint session of Congress. Here the President, back to camera on the rostrum, presents the award to the Sergeant as General George C. Marshall looks on. In front of the flag are Senator Kenneth McKellar, President of the Senate and Speaker Sam Rayburn, while seated in the front row are the Sergeant's family with an Army officer as an escort. From: Beth Gore.

Photo of William F. Knowland being sworn in as Senator from California by Senator Kenneth McKellar

Photo of William F. Knowland (left), former Army Major appointed by Governor Earl Warren to succeed the late Hiram Johnson as Senator from California, being sworn in by Senator Kenneth McKellar (right), President Pro-Tempore of the Senate. Senator Sheridan Downey, senior Senator from California, is shown in center of picture. From: Beth Gore.

Photo of President Eurico Gasper Dutra of Brazil speaking before a joint session of Congress

In an address before a joint session of Congress, President Eurico Gasper Dutra of Brazil said that his nation was working hand in hand with the United States in an effort "to ensure world peace." Beside President Dutra can be seen President Truman. In rear of rostrum are Senate President Pro Tempore Kenneth McKellar and Speaker Sam Rayburn. From: Beth Gore.

James F. Byrnes with President Truman, after being sworn in as Secretary of State

James F. Byrnes, after being sworn in as Secretary of State, is shown kissing the Bible. Left to right, Chief Justice Richard Whaley; Mrs. James Byrnes; James Byrnes; President Harry S. Truman. In the background are President of the Senate Kenneth McKellar, Postmaster General Robert Hannegan and Secretary of Labor Lewis Schwellenbach. From: Beth Gore.