Truman waving hat from airplane steps
President Harry S. Truman waves his hat at spectators in the National Airport in Washington, as he is about to board an Army airplane for his trip to the West Coast of the United States.
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
President Truman and General Dwight D. Eisenhower
President Harry S. Truman (left) at National Airport preparing to leave for a trip to the West coast of the United States. With him is General Dwight Eisenhower (right). Others are unidentified.
Truman shaking hands with Eisenhower at airport
President Harry S. Truman (left) shaking hands with General Dwight D. Eisenhower (right) at the Washington, D.C. airport. Others in the photo are unidentified.
Truman reading citation before awarding Eisenhower
President Harry S. Truman (center) reading the citation for General Dwight D. Eisenhower's Distinguished Service Medal, while the General (right) and Mrs. Mamie Eisenhower (left) look on. Others in the crowd are unidentified.
Truman shaking hands with Eisenhower
President Harry S. Truman (center) shaking hands with General Dwight D. Eisenhower (right) after awarding him the Distinguished Service Medal. Mrs. Mamie Eisenhower (left) and the crowd observe the ceremony.
Truman shaking hands with Eisenhower
President Harry S. Truman (center) shaking hands with General Dwight D. Eisenhower (right) after decorating him with the Distinguished Service Medal. Mrs. Mamie Eisenhower (left) and a cheering crowd observe.
Truman decorating Eisenhower
President Harry S. Truman (center) decorates General Dwight D. Eisenhower (right) with the Distinguished Service Medal, as Mrs. Mamie Eisenhower (left) and the crowd observe.
Truman pinning Eisenhower
President Harry S. Truman (center) pinning General Dwight D. Eisenhower (right) with the Distinguished Service Medal, before a cheering crowd in Washington, D.C. Standing next to President Truman on the left is Mrs. Mamie Eisenhower. All others are unidentified.
Truman reading citation for medal
President Harry S. Truman (center) accompanied by General Dwight D. Eisenhower (right) and Mrs. Mamie Eisenhower (left) as he reads the citation for the General's Distinguished Service Medal.
Truman, Prince Abd al-Ilah, and others in front of the White House
President Harry S. Truman (front row, right), Prince Abd al-Ilah of Iraq (front row, left), and representatives of the government of the United States and Iraq, standing on the porch in front of the White House. In second row at left is Captain James K. Vardaman. Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes is in the third row, fourth from the right. Lieutenant George Elsey is next to the door on the right. All others are unidentified.