Ambassadors

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos (left) and United States Ambassador G. Mennen Williams (right) signing the document for the turnover of the Pacific War Memorial from the United States government to the Philippine government during the inaugural ceremony for the memorial. All others are unidentified. The memorial is located on the island of Corregidor, Philippines.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos (standing) delivering a speech during the inaugural ceremony for the Pacific War Memorial. Seated behind him are United States Ambassador to the Philippines G. Mennen Williams (front row, third from the left), Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos (fourth from left), and Nancy (Mrs. G. Mennen) Williams (fifth from left). All others are unidentified. The memorial is located on the island of Corregidor, Philippines.

United States Minister James M. Wilson, Jr. (left) reading the inscriptions on a historical marker on the island of Corregidor, Philippines. A Philippine Honor Guard stands in the background. All others are unidentified.

Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos (left) pointing out ruins of buildings at the island of Corregidor, Philippines to United States Minister James M. Wilson (right). Partly shown is Mrs. Ernesto Mata (extreme right).

United States Ambassador to the Philippines Emmet O'Neal (in white suit, back to camera) boarding a vessel as United States Naval personnel stand at his sides. Others are unidentified.

United States Ambassador to the Philippines Emmet O'Neal (third from left) with Philippine Ambassador to the United States J.M. Elizalde (third from right) and other unidentified men from the Philippines.

Senator Alexander Wiley with Members of the Corregidor-Bataan Memorial Commission. From left to right: Philippine General Balatio Cruz; Colonel Jose Razon, Congressman James E. Van Zandt; General Carlos P. Romulo, Philippine Ambassador; Emmet O'Neal, Chairman of the Corregidor-Bataan Memorial Commission; General Eulodio Baleo, Secretary of National Defense of the Philippines; Senator Wiley; Captain Samuel G. Kelly; and Congressman Armistead Selden in the Vice-President of the United States' office.

United States Ambassador to the Philippines Emmet O'Neal (left) exchanging a document with a Filipino leader during a ceremony. Other people and event are unknown.

President Harry S. Truman (seated) signing Public Law 82-21 which authorized funeral and burial benefits, including burial flags, for Commonwealth Army veterans residing in the Philippines. Behind the President are supporters of the legislation comprised of members of the Philippine government including Philippine Ambassador J.M. Elizalde (third from left) and Philippine Representatives Atilano Cinco and Ramon Magsaysay (second and third from right). Standing center is American Ambassador Emmet O'Neal. Others are unidentified.

United States Ambassador Emmet O'Neal with Philippine leaders, who worked together to get the Philippine Veterans Bill reported out of the United States House of Representatives. From left to right: Philippine Representative Ramon Magsaysay; Ambassador O'Neal; Philippine Ambassador to the United States Joaquin Elizalde; and Philippine Representative Atilano Cinco.