Rayburn, Sam, 1882-1961

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.

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.

President Harry S. Truman delivered his State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress, meeting in the House Chamber. Seated behind the President are Vice President Alben W. Barkley (left) and House Speaker Sam Rayburn (right). Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

President Harry S. Truman delivered his State of the Union message to a joint session of Congress. On the rostrum behind President Truman are Vice President Alben Barkley (left) and Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn (right). Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

President Harry S. Truman stands with his hands in his hip pockets after completing his first speech before Congress. His listeners applaud. Shown behind him among others are Sam Rayburn and Kenneth McKellar. This 11 x 14 is a complete view of the cropped 69-465.

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from right), in formal wear, sits in a line of chairs with Sam Rayburn (center) and three unidentified men. The event, location, and date are unknown. From: Hon. Michael J. Kirwan, Chairman, Democratic National Congressional Committee, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.

From left to right in the front row: Sam Rayburn, Bess Truman, Herbert Hoover, Harry S. Truman, Basil O'Connor, Phil Regan, and Eleanor Roosevelt. This was the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri.