Religious News Service Photographs

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Conceived by journalist Louis Minsky (1909-1957), Religious News Service (RNS) was established in 1934 as an affiliated but independently managed agency of the National Conference of Jews and Christians (later the National Conference of Christians and Jews), and was dedicated to providing authoritative and bias-free news about religion and ethics to both the secular and religious press. This collection contains photographs documenting Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, and Jewish groups. Coverage of Protestants (especially mainline Protestants) and Catholics constitutes the bulk of the images. View the collection guide to learn more. Digitization of some of the images in this collection made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Featured image: Father James Groppi, the civil rights activist priest from Milwaukee, and militant leader Rennie Davis are taken into custody during an anti war demonstration a block from the White House.

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Truman asks God's aid in welcoming UN.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: TRUMAN ASKS GOD’S AID IN WELCOMING UN #4691 FLUSHING, N.Y. -- Although the United Nations General Assembly convened here without formal prayer, President Truman climaxed his welcoming address to the Assembly by beseeching God’s aid in the quest for everlasting peace. “May Almighty God, in his infinite wisdom and mercy, guide us and sustain us as we seek to bring peace everlasting to the world,” said the Chief Executive. “With His help we shall succeed.” The President is shown here addressing the Assembly. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (PNI-NY-BS-10D-6-W)
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., United Nations. General Assembly--Congresses., United Nations. General Assembly., Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972.
Topics:
International cooperation., Prayer--New York (State)--New York., Presidents--United States., Speeches, addresses, etc.
Geographic subjects:
Flushing (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:360426
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Truman talks to Washington clergymen.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: TRUMAN TALKS TO WASHINGTON CLERGYMEN #s-3438 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Truman (extreme left) addresses 250 members of the Washington Ministerial Union in the Rose Garden of the White House. The President told the clergymen, “I need your prayers. No one has ever needed them more.” The ministers assured the Chief Executive that is constantly in the minds of the people. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (INP-NY-MES-5A-6-W)
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., White House (Washington, D.C.), Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972.
Topics:
Presidents--United States., Clergy--Washington (D.C.)
Geographic subjects:
Washington (D.C.), White House Gardens (Washington, D.C.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359582
Title:
Fordham University honors Truman.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY HONORS TRUMAN #c-3573 NEW YORK -- President Truman pulls the rope of a bell presented to Fordham University by Admiral Nimitz after it had been removed from the Japanese aircraft carrier Junyo. Ceremony took place during century celebration of the university at which the President received an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. Shown with Mr. Truman are (left to right): Bernard Cardinal Griffin, Archbishop of Westminster, England, who also received an honorary degree; Francis Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York; Rev. Robert I. Gannon, S.J., president of Fordham, and Admiral William D. Leahy, the President’s chief of staff. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (PNI-NY-MES-5C-6-C)
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Fordham University., Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972., Griffin, Bernard., Catholic Church--Bishops., Spellman, Francis, 1889-1967., Fordham University--Presidents., Cannon, Robert I., Leahy, William D.
Topics:
Presidents--United States., Commencement ceremonies--New York (State)--New York., Degrees, Academic--New York (State)--New York., Bishops--New York (State)--New York., Bells--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
Bronx (New York, N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359569
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President receives first Luther stamp.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: PRESIDENT RECEIVES FIRST LUTHER STAMP #1793 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The first issue of a poster stamp commemorating the 400th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther is presented to President Truman in a ceremony at the White House. Shown with the Chief Executive are (seated, left to right) Dr. William F. Bruening, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church here; Lt. Col. Eugene J. Graebner, of St. Louis, Army Air Forces chaplain; (standing, left to right) Sen. Homer Capehart (R), Indiana, and his son, Earl Capehart. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (PNI-NY-MES-2C-6-W-L)
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972., Oval Office (White House, Washington, D.C.), Luther, Martin, 1483-1546--On postage stamps., Bruening, William F., Graebner, Eugene J., United States. Army Air Forces--Chaplains., Capehart, Homer E. (Homer Earl), 1897-1979., Capehart, Earl.
Topics:
Presidents--United States., Legislators--United States., Postage stamps., Military chaplains--Washington (D.C.), Clergy--Washington (D.C.)
Geographic subjects:
Washington (D.C.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358632

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