Abbie Rowe

President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (foreground, center) leaving the Lincoln Memorial, where he placed a wreath at the foot of the statue of Abraham Lincoln. Others in photo are unidentified.

President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (left) placing a wreath at the statue of Abraham Lincoln inside the Lincoln Memorial. Unidentified man at right.

President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela placing a wreath by the statue of Abraham Lincoln inside the Lincoln Memorial.

President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela lays a wreath on the tomb of George Washington at Mount Vernon.

Visit of President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (front row, right) and his wife (front row, middle) to Mount Vernon, George Washington's estate. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (right) and President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (left) at the podium during a ceremony at the airport upon the arrival of President Gallegos for a visit to the United States. The presidential airplane "Independence" is in the background. Admiral William Leahy is to the left of the podium. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (back seat, right) with President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (back seat, left) as they leave the Washington, D.C. airport in a limousine. Admiral William Leahy (left) and an unidentified Venezuelan dignitary are in the front seat. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (front row, right) and President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (front row, left) are at attention in an airport ceremony upon the arrival of President Gallegos for a visit to the United States. The presidential airplane "Independence" is in the background. Standing behind Truman and Gallegos are, from left to right: Admiral William D. Leahy (obscured by Truman); General Harry Vaughan; Captain Robert Dennison; unidentified Air Force officer; Colonel Robert Landry. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (back seat, right) and President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (back seat, left) leaving the Washington, D.C. airport in a limousine after Gallegos' arrival. Admiral William Leahy (right) and an unidentified Venezuelan dignitary are in the front seat. Others are unidentified.

Various members of President Harry S. Truman's Cabinet at the Washington, D.C. airport to greet Venezuelan President Romulo Gallegos upon his arrival. From left to right: Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer, Secretary of Agriculture Charles Brannan, unidentified man in background, Attorney General Tom Clark, Nell (Mrs. Jesse M.) Donaldson, Postmaster General Jesse Donaldson, Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug, Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder, and Secretary of Defense James Forrestal.