Major William J. Donovan being Decorated by a French Officer
Major William J. Donovan being decorated by a French officer. Donor: Frank Freidel, who obtained these photographs from the National Archives.
Donovan, William J. (William Joseph), 1883-1959
President Truman and Gen. William J. Donovan
President Harry S. Truman (left) presenting Major General William J. Donovan, commander of the Office of Strategic Services, with a Distinguished Service Medal Oak Leaf cluster.
D-Day Advance Agent Honored by President Harry S. Truman
President Harry S. Truman (left) talks with Henry Laussucq, 62-year-old Pittsburgh artist (right), during an interview at the White House. Also present is Major General William J. Donovan (center), Office of Strategic Services chief for whom Laussucq operated as advance underground agent in France in preparation for D-Day. The President gave Laussucq his personal congratulations on a job well done.