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Pinero, Jesus T. (Jesus Toribio), 1897-1952

President Truman shaking hands with Governor Pinero at airfield in San Juan, Puerto Rico

President Truman being welcomed by Governor Pinero at Isla Grande airport in San Juan Puerto Rico. L to R: Dr. Francisco M. Susoni, Speaker of the Insular House of Representatives; President of Insular Senate, Don Luis Munoz-Marin; President Harry S. Truman; Governor Jesus T. Pinero; and Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug.

President Truman signing H.R. 3309 regarding Puerto Rico

President Harry S. Truman is sitting at his desk signing the House Resolution 3309, "Act to amend the Organic Act of Puerto Rico." Standing behind President Truman are Under Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (third from the right); the Governor of Puerto Rico, Jesus T. Pinero (second from the right); and the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico, Dr. Antonio Fernos-Isern (right).