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President Harry S. Truman stands at the podium during the playing of the National Anthem prior to introducing Britain's former Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who is the main speaker. Both he and Mr. Churchill are to receive honorary degrees from Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, this date. Mr. Churchill is on the President's left, and Dr. Franc McCluer, President of Westminster College, is on his right. Behind the President on the left is Brig. General Harry Vaughan and on the right is Phil M. Donnelly, Governor of the state of Missouri. The other men are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (right) waves his hat to the crowd as Winston Churchill (center), Britain's former Prime Minster, enjoys one of his famous cigars while standing on the front porch of the residence of Dr. Franc McCluer, President of Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, where the two are to receive honorary degrees this date. Phil M. Donnelly, Governor of the state of Missouri, is at left. Dr. Franc McCluer is directly behind Mr. Churchill. The woman is unidentified. From: Hathon M. Fields, Independence, Missouri.

Phil M. Donnelly (left), Governor of Missouri, and Admiral William Leahy shake hands on the steps of the residence of Dr. Franc McCluer, President of Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri. Both men accompanied President Truman and Winston Churchill on the trip to Westminster College where Truman and Churchill are to be awarded honorary degrees. (See also 65-3160.) From: Hathon M Fields, Independence, Missouri.

Left to right: Phil M. Donnelly, Governor of the State of Missouri; Winston Churchill, former Prime Minister of Great Britain; President Harry S. Truman; and Dr. Franc McCluer, President of Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, pose for a photograph on the campus of Westminster College. President Truman and Mr. Churchill are to be awarded honorary degrees this date. (See also 65-3169.) From: Hathon M. Fields, Independence, Missouri.

Surrounded by the Secret Service, Britain's former Prime Minister, Winston Churchill (right), and President Harry S. Truman are photographed walking on the campus of Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, where both are to be presented with honorary degrees this date. Visible behind the two men is Phil M. Donnelly, Governor of the State of Missouri. (See also 65-3169.) From: Hathon M. Fields.

Surrounded by the Secret Service, Britain's former Prime Minister, Winston Churchill (left), and President Harry S. Truman, smile from the back seat of an open automobile in a parade from Jefferson City en route to Fulton, Missouri, where both will be presented with honorary degrees from Westminster College. Visible in profile is Phil M. Donnelly, Governor of the State of Missouri. From: Hathon M. Fields, Independence, Missouri.

Surrounded by the Secret Service, Britain's former Prime Minister, Winston Churchill (right), and President Harry S. Truman sit on the back seat of an open automobile in a parade from Jefferson City en route to Fulton, Missouri, where both will be presented honorary degrees from Westminster College. In the center seat are Phil M. Donnelly (left), Governor of the State of Missouri, and Admiral William Leahy. In the back seat is Dr. Franc McCluer, the president of Westminster College. From: Hathon M. Fields, Independence, Missouri.

Seasons Greetings Christmas card from Orval Faubus, Governor of Arkansas and former 35th Division member. The signature on the card reads "Orval, Alta & Farrell Faubus," but it is not known who actually signed the card. From: Unknown.

National Commander Paul Griffith (center) is shown speaking with Governor Thomas Dewey at the Commander's Banquet during the 29th National Convention of the American Legion in New York City.

Left to right: Dr. Earl J. McGrath, former President Harry S. Truman, and Governor Luis Munoz Marin of Puerto Rico. Governor Munoz Marin receives honorary Doctor of Law degree from University of Kansas City from university president, Dr. Earl J. McGrath, after former President Harry S. Truman presented Governor Munoz Marin. From: Copied from original photographs loaned to the library by Harry Barth. Originals were returned to Mr. Barth.