Royall, Kenneth C. (Kenneth Claiborne), 1894-1971

Secretary of the Army Kenneth Royall at a press conference outlining the Army's plans for draftees. In addition to draftees, Mr. Royall said the Army hoped to get from 250,000 to 300,000 volunteers through regular enlistments. Both draftees and volunteers will get eight week's basic training. At the end of the period inductees may remain in the United States or go overseas. From: Beth Gore

Portrait photograph of Brig. Gen. Kenneth Royall, who succeeded Robert Patterson as Undersecretary of War.

Army Secretary Kenneth Royall at a press conference in the Pentagon admitted he was the "high American official" who last week held a secret press conference in Tokyo which created an international furor, but he denied saying that U.S. Troops might be pulled out of Japan in case of war. From: Beth Gore

Secretary of the Army Kenneth Royall (Center)is leaving National Airport for an inspection tour of army installations in Japan, Korea, and other Pacific stations. He is shown here, standing by an airplane, with Army Chief of Staff Gen. Omar Bradley (Left) and Lt. General Albert C. Wedemeyer, Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Combat Operations. From: Beth Gore

Kenneth C. Royall, Secretary of the Army, and General Dwight D. Eisenhower, passing reviewing stand during the inaugural parade. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

Kenneth C. Royall and General Dwight D. Eisenhower in car during inaugural parade. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

General Lucius D. Clay shown after presenting a personal report on conditions in Berlin to President Harry S. Truman. Shown with General Clay as he left the White House are left to right; Secretary of the Army Kenneth Royall; General Clay; Robert D. Murphy, Political Advisor to General Clay; and William H. Draper, Undersecretary of the Army. From: Beth Gore

General Lucius D. Clay (center), U. S. Military Commander in Germany, pictured as he arrived at the White House for a conference with the President and other top officials on America's next move in the Berlin crisis. On left is Secretary of Army Kenneth Royall, and right, William H. Draper, Undersecretary of Army. From: Beth Gore

Top U. S. officials held a lengthy conference with the President on the Berlin situation. Left to right: Undersecretary of Army William H. Draper, Jr.; General Lucius D. Clay; Secretary of the Army Kenneth Royall; and Secretary of the Navy John L. Sullivan. From: Beth Gore