O'Neal, Emmet, 1887-1967

United States Ambassador to the Philippines Emmet O'Neal (in white suit, back to camera) boarding a vessel as United States Naval personnel stand at his sides. Others are unidentified.

United States Ambassador to the Philippines Emmet O'Neal (third from left) with Philippine Ambassador to the United States J.M. Elizalde (third from right) and other unidentified men from the Philippines.

United States Ambassador to the Philippines Emmet O'Neal (left) exchanging a document with a Filipino leader during a ceremony. Other people and event are unknown.

President Harry S. Truman (seated) signing Public Law 82-21 which authorized funeral and burial benefits, including burial flags, for Commonwealth Army veterans residing in the Philippines. Behind the President are supporters of the legislation comprised of members of the Philippine government including Philippine Ambassador J.M. Elizalde (third from left) and Philippine Representatives Atilano Cinco and Ramon Magsaysay (second and third from right). Standing center is American Ambassador Emmet O'Neal. Others are unidentified.

Members of the Corregidor-Bataan Memorial Commission gathered around proposal documents for the construction of the memorial. Emmet O'Neal, who served as a member and eventually Chairman of the commission, is seated third from the left. Also present is Admiral Chester W. Nimitz (second from the left). All others are unidentified.

United States Ambassador Emmet O'Neal with Philippine leaders, who worked together to get the Philippine Veterans Bill reported out of the United States House of Representatives. From left to right: Philippine Representative Ramon Magsaysay; Ambassador O'Neal; Philippine Ambassador to the United States Joaquin Elizalde; and Philippine Representative Atilano Cinco.

United States Ambassador to the Philippines Emmet O'Neal (back to camera), standing among a group of Filipino soldiers and their family members, holding the hand of a woman wearing a medal presented to her in honor of a family member's military service. All others are unidentified.