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Black and white photograph of a group of men 13 men, most in suits and two in military uniform, including one man in uniform, with an amputated leg, on crutches, standing on the staircase to a plane. To the group’s left is a briefcase supporting a coat and hat./tiles/collection/2/26635.xml
Photograph reverse with maker’s information and caption reading, “Congressmen Leave For Overseas---Eleven Congressmen representing different committees of the House of Representatives left today for a five-week tour of Europe where they will study the workings of UNRA and other post war planning groups. Left to right, front row, Rep. Victor Wickersham, Okla; Pvt. Paul Gardner of Manchester, N.H., who was ‘hitch-hiking to his home’; Rep. Walt Horan, Wash.,; Rep. James G. Fulton, Penna.; Rep. Chester E. Merrow, N.H.; Maj. J.E. Whitemore in charge of the group; Rep. Walter B. Huber, Ohio; On steps, Rep. Michael A. Feighan, Ohio; Rep. Frank L. Chelf, Ky.; Rep. George A. Dondero, Mich.; Rep. A.S. J. Carnahan, Mo; Rep. Samuel A. Weiss; Penna; and Rep. Homer A. Ramey of Ohio.”/tiles/collection/2/26636.xml
Black and white photograph of a group of men 13 men, most in suits and two in military uniform, including one man in uniform, with an amputated leg, on crutches, standing on the staircase to a plane. To the group’s left is a briefcase supporting a coat and hat.
Photograph reverse with maker’s information and caption reading, “Congressmen Leave For Overseas---Eleven Congressmen representing different committees of the House of Representatives left today for a five-week tour of Europe where they will study the workings of UNRA and other post war planning groups. Left to right, front row, Rep. Victor Wickersham, Okla; Pvt. Paul Gardner of Manchester, N.H., who was ‘hitch-hiking to his home’; Rep. Walt Horan, Wash.,; Rep. James G. Fulton, Penna.; Rep. Chester E. Merrow, N.H.; Maj. J.E. Whitemore in charge of the group; Rep. Walter B. Huber, Ohio; On steps, Rep. Michael A. Feighan, Ohio; Rep. Frank L. Chelf, Ky.; Rep. George A. Dondero, Mich.; Rep. A.S. J. Carnahan, Mo; Rep. Samuel A. Weiss; Penna; and Rep. Homer A. Ramey of Ohio.”
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Date

1945-07-20

Maker

Harris & Ewing

Dimensions

8 1/8 × 9 15/16 in. (20.6 × 25.2 cm)

Accession Number

2008.085.000

Credit Line

Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives

Object Details

A few months after the Allied forces’ victory in Europe, a delegation of Representatives embarked on a five week journey around the continent to study the progress of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA). Created in 1943 by an agreement between 44 nations, the UNRRA assisted people in war-torn Allied nations, and the millions displaced throughout Europe. Once the war ended, the underfunded agency soon became overwhelmed with requests for aid. Trips like this were essential for gathering information about the situation on the ground in Europe, as press access—particularly from areas controlled by Russia—remained limited.

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