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Members of Congress led by the Senate Chaplain to their Inaugural seats. Rev. Peter Marshall is at bottom left of photograph (no hat, scarf around neck). Senator Arthur Vandenberg is directly above him. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

Former President Harry S. Truman walking through the second century monastery at Assisi while a Franciscan cameraman sets to shoot a picture. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Flanagan, founder of Boys Town in Nebraska, reported to the President on his recent mission to Japan where he assisted the Japanese government in plans for improved child welfare programs. He said he gave the President messages of good will from General Douglas MacArthur and from the Japanese Emperor and Empress. Father Flanagan is shown here with President Truman at his desk. From: Beth Gore

President Harry S. Truman had a distinguished English visitor today, the Dean of Canterbury. They are shown together in the President's office. From: Beth Gore.

During a dinner meeting of the U.S. Navy Fleet Reserve Association at the Bellerive Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman (left) chats with an unidentified clergyman. Mr. Truman is an honorary member of the Association. From: Dr. D. M. Nigro

At a dinner party given by Louis B. McGee at the Kansas City Club before the premiere of Lowell Thomas' "Seven Wonders of the World" in Kansas City, Missouri, Bishop John P. Cody (left) visits with (left to right) former President Harry S. Truman; Lester B. Isaac, National Director of Exhibition for Cinerama; Frank Upton, District Manager for Cinerama Theatres; Irving Margolin, Vice President of Cinerama Productions, Inc.; and Joseph McGee, Jr. (See 95-109-1 and 2 and 96-798.) From: Joseph J. McGee, Jr.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) poses for a photograph with Cardinal Richard Cushing. The exact date, location, and event are unknown. From: James F. Kelley.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) shaking hands with Cardinal Richard Cushing. The exact date, location, and event are unknown. From: James F. Kelley.

A view of the courtyard at the Harry S. Truman Library after wreath-laying ceremonies at the gravesite of former President Harry S. Truman during Truman Week. On the left is Rev. Thomas Melton with the Army color guard to his left. Of those standing at the gravesite who can be identified are (front row), left to right: Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner. Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Fred Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel, and John W. Snyder. Also present but not specifically identified are J.C. Truman, Lt. Gen.

A view of the courtyard at the Harry S. Truman Library with all present standing at attention after wreath-laying ceremonies at the gravesite of former President Harry S. Truman during Truman Week. On the far left is Rev. Thomas Melton with the Army color guard to his left. Of those standing at the gravesite who can be identified are (front row), left to right: Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner, Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Fred Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel, and John W. Snyder. Also present but not specifically identified are J.C.