Abbie Rowe

Unidentified guests arrive at the Carter Barron Amphitheater in Washington's Rock Creek Park, where President Harry S. Truman spoke at the dedication.

President Harry S. Truman (left) and President Galo Plaza of Ecuador (right) confer in the Oval Office.

President Harry S. Truman (center) shakes hands with American and international 4-H club members. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (front, second from left) receives a gold key from Marjorie Nold of Savannah, Missouri (left) and Richard Golob of Sunnyside, Washington (second from right) during a visit by 4-H members to the White House. All others unidentified.

Motorcycles leading the parade welcoming President Galo Plaza of Ecuador pass under a banner in Washington, D.C.

President Harry S. Truman (center) meets with two members of the Amputee Demonstration League of the American Legion in the Oval Office.

President Harry S. Truman (front row, sixth from left) and President Galo Plaza of Ecuador (seventh from left) listen to remarks at ceremonies welcoming President Plaza to the United States. Also present is Secretary of State Dean Acheson (second from left) and Vice President Alben Barkley (fourth from left). All others unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (center) and Vice President Alben Barkley (right) stand with President Galo Plaza of Ecuador (left) on the steps at Blair House.

President Harry S. Truman with President Galo Plaza on the steps at Blair House. From left to right: President Plaza, Luz Plaza, Mrs. Rosario Plaza, President Truman, Elsa Plaza, Jane (Mrs. Alben) Barkley, and Vice President Alben Barkley.

President Harry S. Truman (front row, left) listens as President Galo Plaza of Ecuador delivers remarks at welcoming ceremonies in his honor upon his arrival in Washington, D.C. Also present are Jane (Mrs. Alben) Barkley (second from right), Rosario (Mrs. Galo) Plaza (right), and General Harry Vaughan (second row, to the right of second post). All others unidentified.