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Guests Enjoy the Entertainment at the Twentieth Anniversary Celebration for the Founding of the Women's Army Corps

A group of unidentified guests enjoy the "Prelude to Taps" played by the 3rd Infantry Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps during the assembly to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the founding of the Women's Army Corps (WACs). The celebration was held at Fort Myer, Virginia.

Colonel Westray Battle Boyce Leslie (Ret) Enjoys the Entertainment at the Women's Army Corps (WACs) Celebration

Colonel Mary Louise Milligan Rasmuson (front row, left) talks with unidentified honored guests during the assembly celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the WACs. Colonel Westray Battle Boyce Leslie (Ret) and her husband William Leslie sit in the second row next to an unidentified woman. The celebration was held at Fort Myer, Virginia. All others are unidentified.

United States Women's Army Corps Twentieth Anniversary Reception in Patton Hall at Fort Myer, Virginia

Current and former Women's Army Corps (WAC) Directors greet guests in the receiving line at a reception honoring the twentieth anniversary of the founding of the WACs. From left to right: retired Colonel Westray B. Leslie; Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson; Major Mildred Bailey (mostly obscured); Mrs. Carter Magruder; and General Carter Magruder (Ret.). Others are unidentified. The reception was held in Patton Hall at Fort Myer, Virginia.

United States Women's Army Corps (WAC) Twentieth Anniversary Reception at Patton Hall, Fort Myer, Virginia

WAC Director Colonel Mary Louise Milligan Rasmuson (center) cuts an anniversary cake with the assistance of Secretary of the Army Elvis J. Stahr, Jr. (left) and General Barksdale Hamlett (right), Vice Chief of Staff, United States Army. The cake was served at a reception honoring the twentieth anniversary of the Women's Army Corps, held at Patton Hall, Fort Myer, Virginia.

United States Women's Army Corps Twentieth Anniversary Reception in Patton Hall at Fort Myer, Virginia

Current and former Women's Army Corps (WAC) Directors are manning the receiving line at a reception honoring the twentieth anniversary of the founding of the WACs. From left to right: unidentified woman; retired Colonel Westray B. Leslie; Mary (Mrs. Omar) Bradley; Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson; Major Mildred Bailey (mostly obscured); and retired General Omar Bradley. The reception was held in Patton Hall at Fort Myer, Virginia.

Unites States Army Corps Twentieth Anniversary Assembly at Fort Myer, Virginia

Colonel Mary Louise Milligan Rasmuson (standing) speaks to the guests at the assembly to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Women's Army Corps. Colonel Westray Battle Boyce Leslie (Ret.) is pictured in the second row from the front, second from the left. Seated next to her his her husband William Leslie. The celebration was held at Fort Myer, Virginia. All others are unidentified.

United States Women's Army Corps (WAC) Twentieth Anniversary Reception at Patton Hall, Fort Myer, Virginia

Current and former Women's Army Corps (WAC) officers are manning the receiving line at a reception honoring the twentieth anniversary of the founding of the WACs. From left to right: Colonel Westray Battle Boyce Leslie (Ret); Mrs. Paul Gavin; Colonel Mary Louise Milligan Rasmuson; Major General Paul Gavin; Major Mildred Bailey; Mrs. David W. Traub; and Lieutenant General David W. Traub. The reception was held at Patton Hall, Fort Myer, Virginia.