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President Harry S. Truman (in civilian suit, left) greets Colonel L. Curtis Tiernan, Chaplain of the U. S. forces in the European Theater, and some of the soldiers who attended services during the Potsdam Conference. Colonel Tiernan was Chaplain of President Truman's World War I unit, the 129th Field Artillery. Others are unidentified. From Potsdam album, 1945.

Portrait of Edward H. Pruden, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Washington, D. C., 1936-1969. Photo used in conjunction with his oral history interview.

Catholic dignitary John F. O'Hara is shown with two unidentified Navy personnel during a visit to the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. It has been signed on the front, John F. O'Hara CSC.

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, let) attended Catholic Mass at 11:30 a.m., conducted by Father L. Curtis Tiernan, Chief Chaplain of the United States Army Forces in the European theater (foreground, in white). Father Tiernan had known President Truman from World War I when Father Tiernan was the chaplain for the 129th Field Artillery of the 35th Division (in which Harry Truman served). President Truman is in Germany, attending the Potsdam Conference. Others are unidentified. From the album, number 2, "President Truman's trip to Potsdam."

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (standing at podium) speaking at the dedication of the home of the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a national shrine. Seated behind her are, from left to right: Marian Anderson, Reverend George W. Anthony, National Park Service Director Newton Drury, Clark Clifford, and Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug. Standing behind Clark Clifford, next to the pillar is Franklin D. Roosevelt, Junior. Former President Roosevelt's Scottish Terrier dog Fala is sitting on the ground next to Mrs. Roosevelt's empty chair, his leash tied to the chair.

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (right) attending the dedication of her and former President Franklin D. Roosevelt's home as a national shrine. From left to right is opera singer Marian Anderson, Reverend George W. Anthony, and National Park Service Director Newton B. Drury.

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (right) attending the dedication of her and former President Franklin D. Roosevelt's home as a national shrine. Seated at Mrs. Roosevelt's feet is former President's Roosevelt's Scottish Terrier dog Fala. The two men next to her are Reverend George Anthony (left) and Director of the National Park Service Newton B. Drury.

Reverend Dixon visiting the Harry S. Truman Library.

Reverend Dixon visiting the Harry S. Truman Library.

Reverend Dixon visiting the Harry S. Truman Library.