Fourth of July celebrations

President Harry S. Truman (behind podium) addresses the crowd at the Independence Day ceremonies commemorating the 175th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which were held near the Washington Monument.

Unidentified group of African-American singers perform at the Independence Day ceremonies commemorating the 175th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence near the Washington Monument. All people are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (behind podium) speaking on the grounds of the Washington Monument during ceremonies celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

The view of the crowd at the Independence Day ceremonies near the Washington Monument. All people are unidentified.

The large crowd at the Washington Monument, attending Independence Day ceremonies commemorating the 175th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

The crowd at the Independence Day ceremonies looks on as the Drum Corps marches in behind the Color guard near the Washington Monument. All people unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (behind podium)addresses the crowd at the Fourth of July ceremonies commemorating the 175th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

A large crowd at the Washington Monument during ceremonies celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. All people are unidentified.

A view of the choir and stage at the Independence Day ceremonies commemorating the 175th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. All people are unidentified.

The United States Naval Band performs at the ceremonies commemorating the 175th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. All are unidentified.