Senator Robert A. Taft, Ohio Republican and three-time presidential candidate, visits Tacoma to address the Tacoma World Affairs Council on the subject of foreign policy at the Temple Theater. Smelter Worker's Union members and Communist sympathizers picket during Taft's speech in which he charged the Truman administration with taking a "soft policy" towards Russia. The Cold War between the United States and Russia would escalate and give rise to the McCarthy era of the 1950s when the mere mention of communism was scrutinized. In contrast with a more volatile greeting in Seattle, the sixty picketers, many of them teenagers, demonstrated quietly outside the theater. They missed the senator who had entered the building through the back door. When they found out the senator was already on stage addressing the crowd of 1600, the group peacefully dispersed. (TNT 9-26-47, p. 1, T.Times, 9-26-47, p. 5) ALBUM 2.

Taft, Robert A., 1889-1953; Pickets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Demonstrations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Labor Unions--Tacoma; Signs (Notices);

All eyes are on Senator Robert A. Taft, Republican from Ohio, who was in town to speak at the World Affairs Council. Next to Mrs. Taft are S. Albert "Sam" Perkins, newspaperman and former secretary to Mark Hanna, and newspaper publisher Frank E. Gannett (in polka-dotted bow tie) of New York. Senator Taft's hand is bandaged due to a car door slamming on it while in Seattle; it required six stitches to close the wound. Senator Taft was the son of former President William Howard Taft and sought the Republican nomination for the presidency three times. His descendants continued in public service: his son, Robert, Jr., was also a U.S. senator from Ohio and his grandson, Bob, is a two-term governor of Ohio. (T. Times, 9-24-47, p. 1, T. Times 9-25-47, p. 1) ALBUM 2.

Taft, Robert A., 1889-1953; Taft, Martha; Perkins, S.A.; Gannett, Frank E.;

Mayor Val Fawcett, holding granddaughter Linda Knecht, makes a presentation to the crew of a Western Air Lines airplane bearing an appeal for Christmas Seals on its side. Ordered by the Tuberculosis League. ALBUM 14.

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Grandparents; Knecht, Linda; Christmas seals; Tuberculosis League of Pierce County (Tacoma); Western Airlines; Air pilots;

Little Marlyce (Candy) Cain has eyes only for her father, Senator Harry P. Cain, as mother Marjorie and older brother Harry II (Buzzy) look on. Senator Cain may be heading off on a trip as he has a suitcase next to him. Harry P. Cain was formerly the mayor of Tacoma before his election to the U.S. Senate. ALBUM 13. TPL-10184

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Legislators--Washington--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979--Family; Cain, Marjorie Dils, 1908-1994; Cain, Marlyce;

People turned out in great numbers for the appearance of President Harry S. Truman per the crowd scene on South 9th Street at Broadway and Saint Helens Avenue near the Music Box theatre. It was Mr. Truman's first visit to Tacoma as president and he took the time to speak to the large crowd estimated at 9,000. The President led a long distance attack on the Republican-controlled Congress for its failure to go along with his pricing, housing and farm recommendations. He called it a "special interest Congress." President Truman and his entourage can barely be seen on the stand covered with bunting. ALBUM 1. (TNT 6-9-48, p. 1, TNT 6-10-48, p. 1, TNT 6-11-48, p. 1)

Presidential elections--Tacoma; Presidents--United States--Election--1948; Salutations--Tacoma; Crowds--Tacoma;

President Harry S. Truman, along with First Lady Truman, and their daughter Margaret were visiting the Pacific Northwest in June of 1948. The president would be making an aerial tour of the Oregon and Washington flood areas. President Truman spoke out against Congress and Private Power interests during his visit. View of President Harry S.Truman riding in 1948 Cadillac convertible automobile on 11th Street between Pacific Avenue and Commerce Street in downtown Tacoma. Approximately 9,000 lined the presidential route and another 9,000 gathered to hear Mr. Truman speak at the intersection of 9th & Broadway. (T. Times, 6/11/48, p. 1).

Presidential elections--Tacoma; Presidents--United States--Election--1948; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Automobiles--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cadillac automobile; Salutations--Tacoma;

On June 10, 1948, outspoken President Harry S. Truman addressed a tightly packed crowd numbered at 9,000 on 9th Street near Broadway and Saint Helens Avenue in downtown Tacoma. Music Box (Tacoma Theater) and Telenews (Colonial Theater) in background. A small military band, at rest, is located to the foreground. On the speaker's stand along with President Truman were General Mark Clark, commanding general of the 6th Army, the President's family, Senator Warren G. Magnuson, Governor Mon C. Wallgren, Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug, Citizens Chrm. Leo A. McGavick and Mayor C.Val Fawcett. Mayor Fawcett had proclaimed Thursday, June 10th, as President's Day in Tacoma and urged all residents to "participate in welcoming our distinguished guest." It was President Truman's first official visit as president and the first time the city had entertained a chief executive for several years. ALBUM 1. (TNT 6-8-48, p. 17-article; TNT 6-9-48, p.1-article; TNT 6-10-48, p. 1-article; TNT 6-11-48, p. 1)

Presidential elections--Tacoma; Presidents--United States--Election--1948; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Salutations--Tacoma; Public speaking--Tacoma--1940-1950; Crowds--Tacoma--1940-1950; Military bands--United States;

On Thursday June 10, 1948, President Harry S. Truman stopped off in Tacoma long enough to address a crowd of several thousand Tacomans from a platform built on the corner of South 9th and Broadway. In an address carried live over KMO radio, he blasted the congress for doing nothing to curb inflation and control prices. He also attacked their tax reduction program which he called "a rich man's tax law - for the relief of the rich." While in Bremerton he addressed an enthusiastic crowd emphasizing the need for a strong defense during times of peace. Seattle greeted him with downtown crowds estimated at 100,000. ALBUM 1. (TNT 6-9-48, p. 1, TNT 6-10-48, p. 1, TNT 6-11-48, p. 11) TPL-9675

Presidential elections--Tacoma; Presidents--United States--Election--1948; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Visits of state--Tacoma;

President Harry S.Truman delivers a rousing speech to thousands at 9th Street near Broadway and Saint Helens Avenue in downtown Tacoma. Washington Governor Mon Wallgren at far right, Winthrop Hotel in background. President Truman's wife Bess and daughter Margaret accompanied him during his cross-country tour. The President's speech was apparently being carried by radio station KMO; it was his first official visit to Tacoma as President. ALBUM 1. (TNT 6-9-48, p. 1, TNT 6-10-48, p. 1, TNT 6-11-48, p. 1)

Presidential elections--Tacoma; Presidents--United States--Election--1948; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Visits of state--Tacoma; Public speaking--Tacoma;

President Harry S.Truman greeting Tacoma Police Department motorcycle officers on 9th Street near Broadway and Saint Helens Avenue in downtown Tacoma. It was Mr. Truman's first visit to Tacoma as president. To assist local police,Tacoma's own anti-aircraft unit, the 530th AAA Automatic Weapons battalion was chosen to furnish the guard of honor for the President's visit. 50 guardsmen would be on duty. The outdoor location of Mr. Truman's speech was changed from 10th & A Streets to 9th & Broadway for security reasons. ALBUM 1. (TNT 6-9-48, p. 1, TNT 6-10-48, p. 1, TNT 6-11-48, p. 1) TPL-8687

Presidential elections--Tacoma; Presidents--United States--Election--1948; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Visits of state--Tacoma; Tacoma Police Department (Tacoma);

President Harry S.Truman and Washington Governor Mon Wallgren in a 1948 Cadillac convertible on 9th Street near downtown's Broadway and Saint Helens Avenue. The President has doffed his hat in salutation to the large crowds gathered during his June, 1948, visit. Estimates of 9,000 were given for those present at Mr. Truman's outdoor speech with another 9,000 people lined up on the route of the First Family's tour through the city. This contrasts with the estimated 100,000 who saw Mr. Truman in Seattle. President Truman indicated that he was very appreciative of the reception he had received in Washington State. TPL-152. ALBUM 1. (TNT 6-9-48, p. 1, TNT 6-10-48, p. 1, TNT 6-11-48, p. 1)

Presidents; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Visits of state--Tacoma; Governors; Wallgren, Mon C., 1891-1961;

Harry S. Truman paid his first visit to Tacoma as President on Thursday June 10, 1948. He spoke from a platform erected in the center of the triangle at 9th and Broadway before an estimated crowd of 9,000. After speaking, he left for Olympia where he was to be the guest of Governor Mon Wallgren. Senator Warren G. Magnuson greets President Truman and Governor Wallgren who are seated in a 1948 Cadillac convertible near the speaker's stand. ALBUM 1.

Presidents; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Visits of state--Tacoma; Governors; Wallgren, Mon C., 1891-1961; Magnuson, Warren G., 1905-1989;

President Harry S.Truman, Tacoma Mayor Val Fawcett and Washington Governor Mon Wallgren on South 9th Street near Saint Helens Avenue. President Truman and Gov. Wallgren were old acquaintances; Mr. Truman had stumped the state in 1944 along with Mr. Wallgren. President Truman was in Washington for a event-packed two days. He would visit Olympia, Bremerton, Seattle and Tacoma, addressing audiences with his long distance attack on the Republican-controlled Congress and its failure to adopt his pricing, housing and farm recommendations. In addition, he planned to view the disastrous Columbia River flood damage via air. (TNT 6-9-48, p. 1, TNT 6-10-48, p. 1, TNT 6-11-48, p. 1)

Presidents; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Visits of state--Tacoma; Governors; Wallgren, Mon C., 1891-1961; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965;

President Harry S.Truman, Tacoma Mayor Val Fawcett and Governor Mon Wallgren in a 1948 Cadillac convertible near 6th and Saint Helens Avenues in Tacoma. Mr. Truman sits high perched on the back seat of the convertible. Walker and Wilsonian Apartments and Mueller-Harkins Buick (under construction) in background. The men were on their way to 9th & Broadway where President Truman would give an open-air speech. Crowds estimated at 9,000 lined the presidential route through downtown Tacoma and another 9,000 gathered to hear the outspoken President voice his opinions regarding the Republican-controlled Congress. President Truman would visit Tacoma, Seattle, Olympia and Bremerton during his two day stay in Washington. He also would view the flood damages caused by the Columbia River. (TNT 6-9-48, p. 1, TNT 6-10-48, p. 1, TNT 6-11-48, p. 1)

Presidents; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Visits of state--Tacoma; Governors; Wallgren, Mon C., 1891-1961; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965;

President Harry S. Truman carefully descends the wooden stairs of the platform after his speech to massive crowds at 9th & Broadway. The two men nearby with eyes watchfully gazing are probably secret service. This was Mr. Truman's first visit to Tacoma as a sitting president. He, and his family, had journeyed to view the flood damage in Washington and Oregon. ALBUM 1.

Presidents; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Visits of state--Tacoma;

President Harry S. Truman, Tacoma Mayor Val Fawcett and Governor Mon Wallgren have just exited the late-model Cadillac convertible in downtown Tacoma on June 10, 1948. It was his first time in Tacoma as president. The President spoke to crowds estimated at 9,000 at 9th & Broadway before leaving for Olympia with Gov. Wallgren. Mr. Truman and his family were paying a short visit to the Pacific Northwest to view flood damages in Washington and Oregon. Although embarked on a cross-country tour by train, Mr. Truman would be viewing the disastrous Columbia River flood via his personal DC-6, "Independence," which would fly over the Cowlitz valley, along the Columbia River and as far east as Kennewick. ALBUM 1 (TNT 6-9-48, p. 1, TNT 6-10-48, p. 1, TNT 6-11-48, p. 1)

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Presidents; Visits of state--Tacoma; Governors; Wallgren, Mon C., 1891-1961; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965;

A beaming Harry S. Truman firmly grips the hand of Tacoma police officer Jack B. Skaanes during his first visit to Tacoma as President in June, 1948. President Truman was making a tour of flood damaged Washington and Oregon locations. While in Tacoma, he took the opportunity to meet Tacoma's law enforcement personnel and acknowledging the throngs of Tacomans who lined the streets downtown. It was the first time the city had entertained a chief executive for several years. Mrs. Truman and daughter Margaret accompanied the president. TPD officer Jack B. Skaanes was with the department for 27 years; his son Jack P. Skaanes and grandson Jack D. Skaanes followed in his footsteps by also joining the TPD. ALBUM 1 (TNT 6-9-48, p. 1, TNT 6-10-48, p. 1, TNT 6-11-48, p. 1) TPL-8632

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Presidents; Visits of state--Tacoma; Tacoma Police Department (Tacoma); Skaanes, Jack B.;

ca. 1948. Portrait of Mayor Val Fawcett. Mayor Fawcett posed for this portrait circa 1948, midway through his elected term of office. He had previously served as Acting Mayor from 1943-45 during Harry P. Cain's absence due to World War ll. He then ran for, and was elected Mayor in March of 1946; Cain had decided to make what would prove to be a successful run for the U.S. Senate. The Fawcett family was well-known in Tacoma politics as Mayor Fawcett's father, A.V., served several terms as mayor. Val Fawcett had also served the public as Finance Commissioner for about 13 years prior to his assuming the Acting Mayor position; he would retain the Finance Commissioner post and capably handle both roles at the same time. After his mayoral term expired in 1950, Mr. Fawcett became a consultant for McLean & Co., investment security dealers, a position he would hold until his death in January of 1965. (TNT 2-1-65-obituary) ALBUM 14

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965;

ca. 1948. Portrait of Tacoma Mayor Val Fawcett. Mayor Fawcett, son of multi-term mayor A.V. Fawcett, had an illustrious career in Tacoma politics. He had himself served multiple terms as Finance Commissioner, then became Acting Mayor in 1943 upon the departure of Harry P. Cain for the European Theater. He won election in 1946 to serve a full term. Val Fawcett became a consultant for the investment security firm of McLean & Co. in 1950 where he worked until his death of an apparent heart attack in 1965. He had belonged to several civic and fraternal organizations including the Masons, the American Legion, Elks, Eagles, Moose, Tacoma Athletic Commission and the Gyro Club. (TNT 2-1-65 obituary) ALBUM 16.

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965;

ca. 1954. Future mayor Gordon N. Johnston (standing, far left) with six other men circa 1954. By 1954, Mr. Johnston, an architect, had his office in the downtown Washington Building. ALBUM 14.

Johnston, Gordon N.;

Mayor John H. Anderson meets with Elder Osgood of the Seventh Day Adventists and several others for a publicity picture on March 26, 1953. There are several large white cans marked "SDA Disaster Kit", holding emergency supplies for household use in case of disaster, while Mayor Anderson displays an American Red Cross medical kit. DeWitt Osgood is the pastor of the Central Seventh Day Adventist Church. His and other Seventh Day Adventist churches worked together to assemble these emergency kits; bandages, antiseptics, splints, dressings, and water purification tablets were some of the supplies contained in each kit. (TNT 3-22-53, A-15)

Anderson, John H.; Osgood, DeWitt; Disaster relief--Tacoma;

Mayor John H. Anderson holds his monetary donation as he intently watches a demonstration of a resuscitation machine in April, 1953. A breathing device appears to be ready to be placed on the face of a "victim" who has his head elevated. A sign propped up against the resuscitation case indicates that people could help in saving lives with a donation to the Odd Fellows; donations apparently to be used in the purchase of the equipment. Publicity photo for Odd Fellows - Rebekah. ALBUM 14.

Anderson, John H.; Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; First aid--Tacoma--1950-1960; Signs (Notices); Money--U.S.;

On Saturday September 6, 1952 a sound truck caravan carrying the Pierce County Youth for Cain set out from the Winthrop Hotel to drum up support for Senator Harry Cain's re-election. The Senator's daughter, Marlyce "Candy" Cain, handed out candy canes from a small basket, as various speakers took turns at the microphone. Cain supporters taking part in the caravan included Harry Cain Jr. (second from left), "Candy" Cain (at center with basket) and Bill Brown (second from right). Senator Cain was unseated by Henry M. Jackson in the fall 1952 election. (TNT, 9/5/1952, p.C-11)

Legislators--Washington--1950-1960; Political campaigns; Cain, Harry P.; Cain, Marlyce; Brown, Bill; Hotel Winthrop (Tacoma);

President Harry S.Truman with daughter Margaret and Rep. Hugh Mitchell, Democratic candidate for Governor, at the Tacoma Armory. The retiring President was stumping for Adlai Stevenson and other Democratic candidates during the 1952 fall campaign. He spoke to an overflowing crowd of loyal supporters. His appearance was heavily covered by newspaper, radio and television reporters. ALBUM 1.

Presidents; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Visits of state--Tacoma; Truman, Margaret; Mitchell, Hugh;

Harry S. Truman addresses an attentive crowd at the Washington State Armory in early October, 1952, as he hits the campaign trail for Democratic candidates. An enormous flag hung on Armory walls nearly dwarfs the President and local dignitaries. The President's appearance was big news in our area as noted by the presence of many newspaper, radio and television reporters. His daughter Margaret is seated behind him along with gubernatorial candidate, Hugh Mitchell. ALBUM 1.

Presidents; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Visits of state--Tacoma; Truman, Margaret; Mitchell, Hugh; Flags--United States;

In October of 1952, newspaper columnist Emily Walker (left), head of the committee to re-elect Senator Harry P. Cain, and Judy Gordon held a conference call with Sen. Cain, who was in Okanogan. They briefed him on the critical comments made by President Truman about the Republican presidential candidate, Dwight D. Eisenhower, while campaigning in Tacoma for Washington State Democrats. President Truman had spoken to a sold out crowd of 5,000+ at the Tacoma Armory on October 2nd. Harry Cain wanted to be able to answer Truman and "set the record straight" as part of the Republican "Truth Campaign." A poster of Senator Cain can be seen behind the pair, asking voters to "Retain Cain, U.S. Senator." Cain was unseated by Henry M. Jackson in the fall 1952 election. (TNT 10/5/1952, p.A-3-alternate photograph) ALBUM 13

Legislators--Washington--1950-1960; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Political campaigns; Walker, Emily N.; Gordon, Judy; Telephones; Journalists--Tacoma;

President Harry S.Truman speaks at the Tacoma Armory during the 1952 fall campaign. Daughter Margaret and Rep. Hugh Mitchell, Democratic candidate for Governor, watch from platform. Despite Truman's help, Mitchell was defeated by incumbent Arthur Langlie. ALBUM 1. TPL-8050

Presidents--United States; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Visits of state--Tacoma; Truman, Margaret; Mitchell, Hugh; State Armory (Tacoma); Public speaking--Tacoma--1950-1960; Political campaigns;

President Harry S.Truman receives congratulations after speaking at the Washington National Guard Armory during the 1952 fall campaign. Prominent local civic leaders join in the applause. Reporters gather around the press tables in front of the podium. ALBUM 1.

Presidents; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Visits of state--Tacoma; Hand clapping;

No empty seats were visible in the Washington State Armory during President Harry S. Truman's speech in early October, 1952. Local dignitaries sat on the platform behind Mr. Truman while he addressed the massive crowd. Policemen stood guard on the upper deck of the armory. Radio and television covered the president's appearance for the benefit of local residents. ALBUM 1.

Presidents; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Visits of state--Tacoma; Crowds--Tacoma; State Armory (Tacoma);

President Harry S.Truman speaks at the Tacoma Armory during the 1952 fall campaign. Daughter Margaret and Rep. Hugh Mitchell, Democratic Candidate for Governor, watch from platform along with other invited dignataries. Press tables in front of platform. TPL-8051

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Visits of state--Tacoma; Presidents; Truman, Margaret; Mitchell, Hugh; Political campaigns; State Armory (Tacoma); Press--Washington; Public speaking--Tacoma--1950-1960;