First ladies

President Harry S. Truman (center) makes remarks during a Rose Garden ceremony in which Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (center right) presented the president with a gift on behalf of her father, King George VI. First Lady Bess W. Truman (left) and Prince Philip (right) look on. The gift consisted of an overmantel paired with rare English candelabra, a three-part mirror, and oil painting of flowers set in a carved gilt frame. Also present is President Truman's Military Aide, Harry Vaughan (far left). All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) receives a gift from French Ambassador Henri Bonnet (second from right) presented on behalf of French President Vincent Auriol. The gift consisted of a musical clock and pair of candelabra, presented on the occasion of the renovation of the White House. First Lady Bess W. Truman (left) and Madame Helle Bonnet (right) look on.

President Harry S. Truman and Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (center) approach the platform for a presentation of gifts ceremony at the White House. They are followed by First Lady Bess W. Truman and Prince Philip. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (center right, partially obscured), Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (center), and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh (center left) greet Cabinet members upon their arrival at Washington National Airport. Prince Philip is shaking hands with Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman. Margaret Truman (foreground left) and Mrs. Bess Truman (foreground right) look on. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Bess W. Truman (left) receive an overmantel for the renovated White House presented by Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (center right)on behalf of her father, King George VI. Prince Philip (right) looks on. The overmantel consisted of a English candelabra and a three-part mirror, with an oil painting of flowers set in a carved gilt frame. Also present is British Ambassador to the United States Oliver Franks (far left), Admiral Robert Dennison (left side of platform, fifth from right), and General Harry Vaughan (left side of platform, right).

From left to right in the back seat, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh , First Lady Bess W. Truman, and Margaret Truman ride in an open limousine after the arrival of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Washington National Airport. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (center), Mrs. Bess Truman (foreground, second from left) and Margaret Truman (foreground, left) greet Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (foreground, second from right) and her husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh (foreground, right), upon their arrival at Washington National Airport. In the background on the far left are Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder and Mrs. Evlyn Snyder. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (third from right), Mrs. Bess Truman (fourth from left), and other unidentified guests attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in honor of President Abraham Lincoln's birthday.

President Harry S. Truman (third from right, back to camera), First Lady Bess W. Truman (fourth from right, back to camera) and other unidentified guests pay respects at the Lincoln Memorial in honor of President Abraham Lincoln's birthday.

President Harry S. Truman (third from left) and First Lady Bess W. Truman (second from right) along with unidentified guests attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in honor of President Abraham Lincoln's birthday.