Abbie Rowe

President Juan Antonio Rios of Chile (seated) signing a guest book, probably at Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, during the course of his visit to the United States. Others are unidentified.

President Juan Antonio Rios of Chile (seventh from left, front row) with unidentified military officers and dignitaries outside Mount Vernon, George Washington's home.

Admiral Chester Nimitz (right foreground) speaking in the Rose Garden of the White House with President Harry S. Truman (left foreground), during a presentation of a Gold Star (in lieu of a third Distinguished Service Medal) to Nimitz. Others looking on include the Secretary of the Navy, James Forrestal (third from the left, second row); General George C. Marshall (fourth from left); Mrs. Catherine Nimitz (between Truman and Admiral Nimitz); Margaret Truman (fourth from right, in background); other members of the Nimitz family and other unidentified officials.

President Juan Antonio Rios (front row, left) of Chile, President Harry S. Truman (front row, right), and others standing at attention during the welcoming ceremonies for Rios at the White House. Truman's Naval Aide, Captain James Vardaman is behind Truman; Secretary of State James Byrnes can be seen in the background between President Rios and President Truman. Others are unidentified.

President Juan Antonio Rios of Chile (left foreground), President Harry S. Truman (right foreground), and others standing at attention during welcoming ceremonies for Rios at the White House. On the far left is President Truman's military aide, Major General Harry Vaughan. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) shaking hands with Admiral Chester Nimitz (second from right) after presenting him with a Gold Star (in lieu of a third Distinguished Service Medal) in the Rose Garden of the White House, as Mrs. Catherine Nimitz (between Truman and Nimitz) and others look on.

Admiral Chester Nimitz (right foreground) speaking in the Rose Garden of the White House with President Harry S. Truman (left foreground), during a presentation of a Gold Star (in lieu of a third Distinguished Service Medal) to Nimitz. Others looking on include the Secretary of the Navy, James Forrestal (third from the left, second row); General George C. Marshall (fourth from left); Mrs. Catherine Nimitz (between Truman and Admiral Nimitz); Margaret Truman (fourth from right, in background); other members of the Nimitz family and other unidentified officials.

President Harry S. Truman (left foreground) shaking hands with Admiral Chester Nimitz (right foreground) after decorating him with a Gold Star (in lieu of a third Distinguished Service Medal) in the Rose Garden of the White House. Looking on are Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal (third from left, in second row), General George C. Marshall (fourth from left), Mrs. Catherine Nimitz (between Truman and Nimitz), Margaret Truman (third from right) and others.

President Harry S. Truman (left foreground) giving Admiral Chester Nimitz (right foreground) a Gold Star (in lieu of a third Distinguished Service Medal) in the Rose Garden of the White House. Mrs. Catherine Nimitz (between Truman and Nimitz), Margaret Truman (third from right, background), and several unidentified people look on.

President Harry S. Truman (left foreground) and Admiral Chester Nimitz (foreground, second from left) entering the Rose Garden at the White House. Others are unidentified.