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The President with L. Curtis Tiernan

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."

Eleanor Roosevelt speaking at the dedication of the home of Franklin D. Roosevelt

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.