Johnston, Olin D. (Olin Dewitt), 1896-1965

Senator Olin D. Johnston was one of the many boycotters of the Truman Jefferson-Jackson Dinner speech. The Senator, Mrs. Johnson and their two children, Sallie-Leigh, 10; Elizabeth, 8, dined at home last night. From: Beth Gore.

President Harry S. Truman sits at his desk in the Oval Office and signs S. 1359, an act which extended the benefits of the Civil Service Retirement Act to additional people. He is surrounded by a group of unidentified men and one woman. The man seventh from the right (just to the left of the flag) is Senator Olin Johnston. From: Walter J. Jones.