Dedications (Monuments, etc.)

Former President Herbert Hoover arriving through the crowd for the dedication of the Herbert Hoover Library in West Branch, Iowa. Former President Harry S. Truman is in right foreground, next to woman with camera. All others in crowd are unidentified.

Admiral Lewis Strauss speaking at the dedication of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library in West Branch, Iowa. Seated behind him is former President Hoover's son, Herbert Charles Hoover. All others are unidentified.

Iowa Governor Norman Erbe speaking at the dedication of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Dedication in West Branch, Iowa. Seated behind Mr. Erbe is Herbert Charles Hoover, son of former President Herbert Hoover. Others are unidentified.

Iowa Governor Norman Erbe (right) at the dedication of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Dedication in West Branch, Iowa, along with Herbert Charles Hoover, son of former President Herbert Hoover (left). Others are unidentified.

Invocation being delivered by Fr. Pacifico Ortiz, S.J. at the inaugural ceremony of the Pacific War Memorial located on the island of Corregidor, Philippines.

Philippine First Lady Imelda R. Marcos (center) and Nancy (Mrs. G. Mennen) Williams (right), wife of the United States Ambassador, cut the ceremonial ribbon for the Pacific War Memorial during the inaugural ceremony for the memorial. Looking on his Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos (left). All others are unidentified. The memorial is located on the island of Corregidor, Philippines.

Ambassador G. Mennen Williams (standing) delivering a speech during the inaugural ceremonies for the Pacific War Memorial. Seated behind him is Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos (left), Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos (second from left), and Nancy (Mrs. G. Mennen) Williams. All others are unidentified. The memorial is located on the island of Corregidor, Philippines.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos (left) and United States Ambassador G. Mennen Williams (right) signing the document for the turnover of the Pacific War Memorial from the United States government to the Philippine government during the inaugural ceremony for the memorial. All others are unidentified. The memorial is located on the island of Corregidor, Philippines.

Philippine First Lady Imelda R. Marcos (under umbrella) and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos (standing next to children, right) unveiling the dedicatory marble tablet of the Pacific War Memorial during the inaugural ceremony for the memorial. All others are unidentified. The memorial is located on the island of Corregidor, Philippines.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos (left) presenting the Ancient Order of Sikatuna Award for the late Honorable Emmet O'Neal to Congressman Armistead Selden, Jr., during the Pacific War Memorial inaugural ceremony. Seated in the background on the right is the First Lady of the Philippines, Imelda Marcos. Others are unidentified. The Pacific War Memorial is located on the island of Corregidor, Philippines.