Amphitheaters

General Harry Vaughan presenting Donald J. McQuade, National Commander of the Catholic War Veterans, a hand-illuminated scroll, at the Veterans Night presentation of the drama "Faith of Our Fathers" at Rock Creek Amphitheatre. The presentation was part of the National Capital Sesquicentennial celebration. The scroll commemorates the meritorious service of the Catholic War Veterans. Others in the background are unidentified.

Colonel Leonard, Chairman of the Veterans Participation Committee, introducing General Harry Vaughan (left, behind microphone) at the Veterans Night presentation of the drama "Faith of Our Fathers" at Rock Creek Amphitheatre. The presentation was part of the National Capital Sesquicentennial celebration. The display of flags was lead by the National Guard of Honor.

President Harry S. Truman (front row, right) speaks to an unidentified man during the Sesquicentennial Amphitheatre dedication in Washington's Rock Creek Park. Also pictured: Margaret Truman (front row, left); and First Lady Bess W. Truman (front row, center). All others are unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Cabinet members and others in the audience for the premiere of "Faith of our Fathers" at the Sesquicentennial Amphitheatre dedication in Washington's Rock Creek Park. Pictured, front row, left to right: Nell (Mrs. Jesse) Donaldson, Postmaster General Jesse Donaldson, Elizabeth (Mrs. Charles) Sawyer, Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer, Ann (Mrs. Oscar) Chapman, Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman, Mrs. Mary Shaw Branton, and Margaret Truman. Press Secretary Charles Ross is also present (second row, fourth from right). All others are unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

A view of Sesquicentennial Amphitheatre in Washington's Rock Creek Park. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

View of a walkway behind the seating area of the Sesquicentennial Amphitheatre in Washington's Rock Creek Park. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

The premiere of the play "Faith of Our Fathers" for the dedication of the Sesquicentennial Amphitheatre in Washington's Rock Creek Park. All people unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

An audience watches the premiere of the play "Faith of Our Fathers" at the Sesquicentennial Amphitheatre dedication in Washington's Rock Creek Park. All people unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Attendees listen to the Army Band perform during Concert Week at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Washington's Rock Creek Park. All people unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

President Harry S. Truman and family listen to the Army band perform during Concert Week at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Washington's Rock Creek Park. Pictured, first row: President Truman (right); First Lady Bess W. Truman (second from right); and Margaret Truman (third from right). Second row: Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (second from right); and Ann (Mrs. Oscar) Chapman (third from right). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook