Patterson, Robert Porter, 1891-1952

American Federation of Labor President William Green was presented the Medal of Merit for his contribution to labor's war effort in ceremonies at the War Department. The presentation was made by Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson. From: Beth Gore

President Harry S. Truman in White House ceremonies presented the International Harmon Trophy to Major Alexander P. De Seversky, aviator, aeronautical engineer, author and authority on air strategy and tactics. The Lique Internationale Des Aviateurs awarded the trophy for "outstanding leadership, patriotism, unselfish devotion to the security and aeronautical progress of the United States." Left to right: Mrs. De Seversky, Major De Seversky, Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson and President Truman.

Acting Secretary of the Navy John L. Sullivan, Attorney General Tom C. Clark and Secretary of War Robert Patterson shown leaving the White House following the President's calling of an extraordinary conference of high government leaders to "canvass the whole strike situation." From: Beth Gore.

President Harry S. Truman presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Secretary of State James F. Byrnes for his three years of service as director of the Office of War Mobilization. The ceremony took place on the South Lawn of the White House. Left to right: General George C. Marshall, U. S. Military Chief of Staff; President Truman; Secretary Byrnes; Robert P. Patterson, Undersecretary of War (obscured); Mrs. Byrnes; and Admiral William Leahy, Personal Chief of Staff to the President. From: Beth Gore.