Ambassadors

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) receives a gift of a clock and two candelabra from the French Ambassador to the United States, Henri Bonnet (second from right). The clock is mounted on a white marble base and is supported by two cupids astride bronze animals. It is the work of sculptor Gouttiere. These gifts were sent on behalf of the President of France especially for the renovated White House. First Lady Bess W. Truman (left) and Madame Bonnet (right) look on.

President Harry S. Truman receives a gift of a clock and two candelabra from the French Ambassador to the United States, Henri Bonnet (second from right). The clock is mounted on a white marble base and is supported by two cupids astride bronze animals. It is the work of sculptor Gouttiere. These gifts were sent on behalf of the President of France and especially meant as an addition to the newly renovated White House. First Lady Bess W. Truman (far left) and Madame Bonnet (far right) look on.

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) receives a gift from French Ambassador Henri Bonnet (second from right) presented on behalf of French President Vincent Auriol. The gift consisted of a musical clock and pair of candelabra, presented on the occasion of the renovation of the White House. First Lady Bess W. Truman (left) and Madame Helle Bonnet (right) look on.

President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Bess W. Truman (left) receive an overmantel for the renovated White House presented by Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (center right)on behalf of her father, King George VI. Prince Philip (right) looks on. The overmantel consisted of a English candelabra and a three-part mirror, with an oil painting of flowers set in a carved gilt frame. Also present is British Ambassador to the United States Oliver Franks (far left), Admiral Robert Dennison (left side of platform, fifth from right), and General Harry Vaughan (left side of platform, right).

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (center, holding cane) greets members of the crowd gathered at Washington National Airport upon his arrival in the United States. Standing next to Churchill is British Ambassador to the United States Oliver Franks. Behind Churchill on the right is President Harry S. Truman (holding his hat). All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (center, partially obscured, back to camera) greets dignitaries traveling with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (foreground) upon their arrival at Washington National Airport. In the background is President Truman's plane, the Independence. Standing behind Churchill on the left is British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden. Behind Eden and to the right is British Ambassador to the United States Oliver Franks. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (facing camera, fourth from left) in the Oval Office, posing for photographers as he accepted as a gift from the people of the Philippines a rock from Corregidor. The Rock was presented by a delegation including the Ambassador from the Philippines to the United States, Joaquin Elizalde (facing camera, fifth from left); Colonel Harry Peck, a survivor of the Bataan Death march (second from left); and Major Manuel Acosta, a Filipino veteran who lost his arm (third from right). All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (fourth from left) in the Oval Office, accepting as a gift from the people of the Philippines a rock from Corregidor. The Rock was presented by a delegation including the Ambassador from the Philippines to the United States, Joaquin Elizalde (fifth from left); Colonel Harry Peck, a survivor of the Bataan Death march (second from left); and Major Manuel Acosta, a Filipino veteran who lost his arm (third from right). All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (2nd from right) receives a rock from the Fort Corregidor as a gift from the people of the Philippines in ceremonies at the White House. Also present is Ambassador of the Philippines Joaquin Elizalde (right), and Colonel Harry Peck (foreground, left) and Major Manuel Acosta (third from left), both survivors of the Bataan Death March. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (left) at the White House accepting ten paintings by John J. Audubon, a gift to the United States from Australian philanthropist E. J. Hallstrom. From left to right: President Truman, Australian Ambassador to the United States, and E. J. Hallstrom.