First ladies

President Harry S. Truman (middle left) and First Lady Bess W. Truman (far left) at Washington National Airport welcoming Queen Juliana of the Netherlands (right) and her husband Prince Bernhard Leopold (middle right). All others unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (left, partly obscured) welcomes Queen Juliana (right, wearing fur) of the Netherlands to the United States. Bess Truman (in front of Truman) is part of the welcoming party. Also present is Queen Juliana's husband, Prince Bernhard (standing behind Queen). All others unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) receives a gift of a clock and two candelabra from the French Ambassador to the United States, Henri Bonnet (second from right). The clock is mounted on a white marble base and is supported by two cupids astride bronze animals. It is the work of sculptor Gouttiere. These gifts were sent on behalf of the President of France especially for the renovated White House. First Lady Bess W. Truman (left) and Madame Bonnet (right) look on.

President Harry S. Truman receives a gift of a clock and two candelabra from the French Ambassador to the United States, Henri Bonnet (second from right). The clock is mounted on a white marble base and is supported by two cupids astride bronze animals. It is the work of sculptor Gouttiere. These gifts were sent on behalf of the President of France and especially meant as an addition to the newly renovated White House. First Lady Bess W. Truman (far left) and Madame Bonnet (far right) look on.

Snapshot portrait of Bess Truman, head only, wearing a small hat with ribbon decoration and a strand of pearls. From: Truman Home.

President Harry S. Truman (center) speaks to Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (center right) during a presentation ceremony in the Rose Garden. Princess Elizabeth presented the president with an overmantel paired with English candelabra and an oil painting of flowers set in a carved gilt frame on behalf of her father, King George VI. First Lady Bess W. Truman (left) and Prince Philip (right) look on. Also present are President Truman's Naval Aide, Admiral Robert Dennison (left side of platform, fourth from left), and Military Aide General Harry Vaughan (left side of platform, right).

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.