Abbie Rowe

President Harry S. Truman (left), with two unidentified men, holds his hat over his heart at the Lincoln Memorial during ceremonies commemorating Abraham Lincoln's birthday.

The steps of the Lincoln Memorial covered with troops and spectators gathered to celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday.

A group of unidentified military officers walk down the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, past a color guard and a large crowd of spectators, at a ceremony commemorating Abraham Lincoln's birthday.

A group of unidentified dignitaries pose in front of the statue of former President Abraham Lincoln with a wreath in the Lincoln Memorial. They are there to celebrate Lincoln's birthday.

A group of unidentified dignitaries outside the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., during the celebration of Abraham Lincoln's birthday.

An unidentified group of dignitaries examine an exhibit concerning the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Museum at Ford's Theater.

A group of unidentified dignitaries tour exhibits relating to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Museum at Ford's Theater.

A group of unidentified dignitaries in the doorway of the Lincoln Museum at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C., the site of President Lincoln's assassination. This event was part of the celebration of Lincoln's birthday.

African American children gather at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday.

An unidentified African American youth stands with a wreath at the Lincoln Memorial in a ceremony marking Abraham Lincoln's birthday.