Medals

Major General Louis W. Truman (left), commanding general at Fort Lewis, Washington, presents a medal of honor to an unidentified soldier.

After twenty five years of service, Captain Urbano Quijance (right) receives the Commendation Ribbon with metal pendant from Major General Louis W. Truman (left), commanding general at Fort Lewis located in Washington State. The medal was presented in recognition of Quijance's outstanding service as adjutant and personnel officer of post special troops.

Colonel Edward S. Berry (left) receiving the Oak Leaf Cluster to the Legion of Merit from Major General Louis W. Truman (second right). All other individuals are unidentified.

Sergeant Major Rudolph J. McMorris (left) being awarded the Commendation Ribbon with medal pendant for outstanding service with the United States Military Assistance and Advisory Group in Pakistan. Major General Louis W. Truman, former head of the United States Military Advisory group in Pakistan (right), presented the medal at Fort Lewis, Washington.

Major General Louis W. Truman (right) receiving his honorary "game warden" badge from Lieutenant Colonel Charles Schubert (left), shortly after his arrival at Fort Lewis, Washington.

French President Vincent Auriol (right) presenting Eleanor Roosevelt (second from right) with a medal during his visit to the Roosevelt estate at Hyde Park, New York. Standing on the left is Michelle (Mrs. Vincent) Auriol. Others are unidentified.

Eleanor Roosevelt with French President Vincent Auriol during a visit to the Roosevelt estate at Hyde Park, New York. He has just presented Mrs. Roosevelt with a medal. From left to right: Michelle (Mrs. Vincent) Auriol, Mrs. Roosevelt, President Auriol, Helle (Mrs. Henri) Bonnet, and Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman.

Album of silver medallions entitled "The First Ladies of the United States" (Cover only; see 2009-1722 for contents.) The album reads: "Presented by the Franklin Mint to Bess Truman on behalf of the White House Historical Association." (See also photo 72-3544.) From: Truman Home

Head-and-shoulder portraits of the first ladies of the United States on silver medallions in an album entitled" The First Ladies of the United States" (see 2009-1721 for cover) presented by the Franklin Mint to Bess Truman on behalf of the White House Historical Association. (See also photo 72-3544.) From: Truman Home.

President Harry S. Truman (seated, left) at his desk in the Oval Office, receiving a gold commemorative medal of the National Capital Sesquicentennial Commission from Nellie Tayloe Ross, Director of the U.S. Mint (seated, right). Also present are (left to right) Joseph C. McGarraghy, Chairman of the Commission; Carter Barron, Executive Vice Chairman; and Paul Massman, Sesquicentennial Manager.