Awards

Captain Lewis Parks (right) and seaman Wayne R. Byerly (left) admire the Battle Efficiency Pennant presented each year to the battleship or cruiser with the best record in the Pacific area. The USS Manchester received the 1949-1950 award for service prior to Captain Lewis assuming command.

Ambassador Richard C. Patterson accepting an award at the "Man Power Finding Drive Dinner." Caption reads, "Man Power Finding Drive Dinner, A cooperative War effort of the New York Young Democratic Club and New York Young Republican Club, Richard C. Patterson, Jr. -- Non-Partisan Testimonial Dinner. Monday Evening, May 18th, 1942, Hotel Astor."

Lieutenant Commander Lewis Parks (right), receives a recognition ribbon from an unidentified United States Navy officer on board a submarine, probably the Pompano. This is possibly either his first Navy Cross or the Gold Star, both of which he was awarded for service aboard the Pompano. Parks was the captain of the Pompano from 1939 until 1942 when he was detached and assigned to the staff of Commander Submarines, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. The photograph is included in Lewis Parks' photo album entitled "Submarine Pictures W. War II."

Lieutenant Commander Lewis Parks (left), shakes hands with an unidentified United States Navy officer. A group of unidentified officers and sailors stand at attention in the background. The photograph is included in Lewis Parks's photo album entitled "Submarine Pictures W. War II."

Rear Admiral John H. Brown (left) congratulates Captain Lewis S. Parks (right) on receiving his third Navy Cross. Other sailors in the background are unidentified. The photograph is included in Lewis Parks's photo album entitled "Submarine Pictures W. War II."

Lieutenant Commander Lewis Parks, with back to camera, receives a new recognition ribbon from an unidentified United States Navy officer on board a submarine, probably the Pompano. This is possibly either his first Navy Cross or the Gold Star, both of which he was awarded for service aboard the Pompano. Parks was the captain of the Pompano from 1939 until 1942 when he was detached and assigned to the staff of Commander Submarines, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. The photograph is included in Lewis Parks' photo album entitled "Submarine Pictures W. War II."

After landing at the Orlando Air Force Base, Florida, President Harry S. Truman sits in the back seat of an open motorcar on his way to Rollins College at Winter Park, Florida, where he will receive an honorary degree. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman and Dr. Hamilton Holt, President of Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, leave Knowles Memorial Chapel, after the President was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Humanities. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4c5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman poses with unidentified dignitaries at Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, where he received an honorary degree of Doctor of Humanities. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

United States Attorney General Tom C. Clark, on the right, is shown being presented by General Lewis B. Hershey, Director of Selective Service, the Selective Service Medal for outstanding services. Location of the event not given.