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President Harry S. Truman (center) makes remarks during a Rose Garden ceremony in which Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (center right) presented the president with a gift on behalf of her father, King George VI. First Lady Bess W. Truman (left) and Prince Philip (right) look on. The gift consisted of an overmantel paired with rare English candelabra, a three-part mirror, and oil painting of flowers set in a carved gilt frame. Also present is President Truman's Military Aide, Harry Vaughan (far left). All others are unidentified.

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).

A snapshot from above showing a reception for John W. Snyder, newly sworn-in Secretary of the Treasury. Just left of large column is President Harry S. Truman, John Snyder, and Fred Vinson. To right of column in center of picture can be seen, Harry H. Vaughan, William D. Hassett, Charles Ross, and Clark Clifford, among many others.

Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan (right) cuts a cake at the dedication of a swimming pool for Halloran General Hospital in Staten Island, New York with Brigadier General Ralph G. DeVoe (left) and Irving Geist (center).

Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan gives a speech on a dais at the dedication of a swimming pool for Halloran General Hospital in Staten Island, New York. Irving Geist (left) and Brigadier General Ralph G. DeVoe(second from left) sit to the immediate left of the microphones. All others unidentified.

Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan (left)poses with Irving Geist (center) and Brigadier General Ralph G. DeVoe (right) at the dedication of a swimming pool for Halloran General Hospital in Staten Island, New York.

Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan (left)poses with Irving Geist (center) and Brigadier General Ralph G. DeVoe (right) at the dedication of a swimming pool for Halloran General Hospital in Staten Island, New York.

Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan gives a speech on a dais at the dedication of a swimming pool at Halloran General Hospital in Staten Island, New York. Irving Geist (left to right) and Brigadier General Ralph G. DeVoe are to the immediate left of the microphones. All others unidentified.

Robert E. Hannegan (left) poses for a picture with Irving Geist (center) and Brigadier General Ralph G. DeVoe at the dedication of a swimming pool for Halloran General Hospital in Staten Island, New York.

Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan gives a speech on a dais at the dedication of a swimming pool at Halloran General Hospital in Staten Island, New York. Irving Geist (left to right) and Brigadier General Ralph G. DeVoe are to the immediate left of the microphones. All others unidentified.