Awards

Photo of the Earl of Halifax, British Ambassador to the United States, making an official presentation to U. S. military leaders at the British Embassy on behalf of King George VI, the Insignia of Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Military Division of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath. Left to Right, General H. H. Arnold, Chief of the Army Air Forces; Admiral Ernest J. King, Chief of Naval Operations; Earl of Halifax; General George C. Marshall, Chief of Staff of the U. S. Army and Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Staff to the Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy. From: Beth Gore.

American Federation of Labor President William Green was presented the Medal of Merit for his contribution to labor's war effort in ceremonies at the War Department. The presentation was made by Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson. From: Beth Gore

In a ceremony on the White House lawn, President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with his Administrative Assistant, David K. Niles, and inspects the Medal of Merit which he has just awarded him. From: David K. Niles

In a ceremony on the White House lawn, President Harry S. Truman (right) shakes hands with his Administrative Assistant, David K. Niles, and inspects the Medal of Merit which he has just awarded to Mr. Niles. From: David K. Niles.

In a ceremony on the lawn of the White House, President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with his Administrative Assistant, David K. Niles, and inspects the Medal for Merit which he has just awarded to Mr. Niles. From: David K. Niles

Ray Dumont, President of the National Baseball Congress, presents plaque to former President Harry S. Truman, for participation in opening of the 1953 sandlot baseball season. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Ray Dumont, President of the National Baseball Congress, presents a plaque for "recognition for participation in successful opening of the 1953 nationwide sandlot season" to former President Harry S. Truman. (Same as 93-105 except not airbrushed). Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Stephen T. Early, Press Secretary and Aide at the White House for the past 12 years, prior to leaving to accepted the position as Vice-President of the Pullman Company, was presented with the Distinguished Service Medal by President Truman. The ceremony was held in the Rose Garden of the White House and was attended by the White House staff, shown in the background. From: Beth Gore

Stephen T. Early, associated in the White House for over 12 years as Press Secretary and aide, before leaving to take over a job as Vice-President of the Pullman Company, was presented with the Distinguished Service Medal by President Harry S. Truman. The ceremony was held in the Rose Garden of the White House and was attended by the White House staff. From: Beth Gore.

President Harry S. Truman in White House ceremonies presented the International Harmon Trophy to Major Alexander P. De Seversky, aviator, aeronautical engineer, author and authority on air strategy and tactics. The Lique Internationale Des Aviateurs awarded the trophy for "outstanding leadership, patriotism, unselfish devotion to the security and aeronautical progress of the United States." Left to right: Mrs. De Seversky, Major De Seversky, Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson and President Truman.