Award presentations

Miss Vernice Anderson (left) with the former Chairman of the National Science Board, Norman Hackerman (right). She was presented with an award at the National Science Board Dinner, held in the Diplomatic Functions Area of the Department of State.

Miss Vernice Anderson (left), with National Science Board Chairman Lewis M. Branscomb (right), being honored at the National Science Board Dinner, held in the Diplomatic Functions Area of the Department of State.

Miss Vernice Anderson (left) with Norman Hackerman (second from left) and Lewis M. Branscomb (right), Chairman of the National Science Board, at the National Science Board Dinner, held in the Diplomatic Functions Area, Department of State. Vernice received an award for her long service to the National Science Board. All other individuals are unidentified.

French President Vincent Auriol (right) presenting Eleanor Roosevelt (second from right) with a medal during his visit to the Roosevelt estate at Hyde Park, New York. Standing on the left is Michelle (Mrs. Vincent) Auriol. Others are unidentified.

Eleanor Roosevelt with French President Vincent Auriol during a visit to the Roosevelt estate at Hyde Park, New York. He has just presented Mrs. Roosevelt with a medal. From left to right: Michelle (Mrs. Vincent) Auriol, Mrs. Roosevelt, President Auriol, Helle (Mrs. Henri) Bonnet, and Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman.

President Harry S. Truman (second from right) in the Oval Office, receiving the driver and owners of "Miss Pepsi," the winning boat in the President's Cup Regatta. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (third from right) in the Oval Office, receiving the driver and owners of "Miss Pepsi," the winning boat in the President's Cup Regatta, along with other officials of the President's Cup Regatta. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (second from right) in the Oval Office, receiving the driver and owners of "Miss Pepsi," the winning boat in the President's Cup Regatta. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (second from right) in the Oval Office, receiving the driver and owners of "Miss Pepsi," the winning boat in the President's Cup Regatta. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (right) presents a Congressional Gold Medal authorized by Congress to Vice President Alben Barkley (left) in the Oval Office. Others in the background are unidentified.