Awards
General Jonathan M. Wainwright was presented with the Congressional Medal of Honor by President Truman
General Jonathan M. Wainwright being presented with the Congressional Medal of Honor in the Rose Garden at the White House on the occasion of General Wainwright's return to Washington after his release from imprisonment by the Japanese. The final stand on beleaguered Corregidor, for which he was in an important measure personally responsible, commanded the admiration of the nation's allies. (See also 66-1499-13.) From: Pershing Tousley, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
James E. Webb (far right) Shown With Unidentified Couple
President Truman addresses the crowd upon receiving the Franklin Roosevelt Award in Harlem, New York
President Truman pins the star of a Brigadier General on the shoulder of his military aide, Harry H. Vaughan of St. Louis, Missouri
President Truman pins the star of a Brigadier General on the shoulder of his military aide, Harry H. Vaughan of St. Louis, Missouri. Photo similar to 89-71.
President Truman Presents the Legion of Merit to General De Gaulle
President Harry S. Truman shakes the hand of General Charles De Gaulle after presenting the Legion of Merit with accompanying degree of Chief Commander to the General. General Harry Vaughan is shown in the background (center). This is similar to 89-86.