Awards

Under Secretary of the Navy Francis Whitehair (left) and two unidentified men (one a Naval officer) at awards ceremony.

Under Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Whitehair (first right) shown with unidentified award recipients (Naval officers) and others.

Under Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Whitehair with two unidentified men (one a Naval officer) at awards ceremony.

Under Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Whitehair shown with two unidentified men (one a Naval officer) at awards ceremony.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) chats with University of Hawaii President Gregg M. Sinclair (right) on their way to ceremonies at Honolulu where he received an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree. Over 5,500 students and faculty members attended the convocation. Others in the background are unidentified. (From original slide SL2523)

Former President Harry S. Truman walks with University of Hawaii President Gregg M. Sinclair on his way to ceremonies at Honolulu where he will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree. The convocation will be attended by some 5,500 students and faculty members. (See 93-101.) (From original slide SL2525) From: Truman Home

Navy Under Secretary Francis P. Whitehair presents Safety Program Award to unidentified Naval officer at Chincoteague, Virginia.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands at the podium wearing a cap and gown and speaks to the audience after receiving an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from the University of Hawaii at Honolulu. The half-hour convocation was attended by some 5,500 students and faculty members. (From original slide SL2522.) From: Truman Home.

President of France Vincent Auriol (right) presents a medal to former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (second from right) during his visit to Hyde Park, New York. Michelle (Mrs. Vincent) Auriol pictured at left. All others unidentified. From; Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Rear Admiral Robert Dennison (right), the Naval Aide to the President, presenting the Navy Department Safety Award to Captain Cecil C. Adell (foreground, facing Dennison), commander of the U.S. Naval Base at Key West, Florida. He is presenting the award on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy in honor of the base's excellent safety record. This presentation took place while President Harry S. Truman was on vacation in Key West. All others are unidentified.