Schwellenbach, Lewis B. (Lewis Baxter), 1894-1948

Secretary of Labor Lewis Schwellenbach after testifying before the House Executive Expenditures Committee

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Secretary of Labor Lewis Schwellenbach after testifying on full employment before the House Executive Expenditures Committee. He is shown here with Rep. Carter Manasco of Alabama. From: Beth Gore

Secretary of Labor Lewis Schwellenbach seated on a couch

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Informal photograph of Secretary of Labor Lewis Schwellenbach seated on a couch. From: Beth Gore

Portrait of Secretary of Labor Lewis Schwellenbach

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Portrait of Secretary of Labor Lewis Schwellenbach. From: Beth Gore

Attorney General Tom Clark (Left) and Secretary of Labor Lewis Schwellenbach

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Attorney General Tom Clark (Left), shown at the White House congratulating Secretary of Labor Lewis Schwellenbach, after the coal strike had been called off and orders issued by John L. Lewis for the miners to return to work. From: Beth Gore

Mrs. Frances Perkins (L) congratulating her replacement as Secretary of Labor, Lewis B. Schwellenbach

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Mrs. Frances Perkins is shown congratulating her replacement as Secretary of Labor, Lewis B. Schwellenbach. Federal Judge Sherman Minton of Indiana, center, who performed the ceremony, looks on. From: Beth Gore.

Lewis B. Schwellenbach being sworn in as Secretary of Labor

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Lewis B. Schwellenbach being sworn in as Secretary of Labor, replacing Mrs. Frances Perkins. The ceremony was held in the Secretary of the Senate's office. Left to right are Mrs. Frances Perkins, Federal Judge Sherman Minton of Indiana, and Secretary Lewis B. Schwellenbach. From: Beth Gore.

James F. Byrnes with President Truman, after being sworn in as Secretary of State

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James F. Byrnes, after being sworn in as Secretary of State, is shown kissing the Bible. Left to right, Chief Justice Richard Whaley; Mrs. James Byrnes; James Byrnes; President Harry S. Truman. In the background are President of the Senate Kenneth McKellar, Postmaster General Robert Hannegan and Secretary of Labor Lewis Schwellenbach. From: Beth Gore.

Truman and Cabinet after Japanese Surrender

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President Harry S. Truman meeting with his Cabinet to discuss the Japanese Surrender to end World War II. Around the table, left to right: Secretary of Agriculture Clinton Anderson; Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellenbach; National Housing Agency Chairman John B. Blandford, Jr.; War Production Board Chairman Julius Krug; War Mobilization Director John W. Snyder; Office of Economic Stabilization Director William H.

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Schwellenbach, Lewis B. (Lewis Baxter), 1894-1948