Memorials

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.

Background view of mountains, probably Himalayas, with burial structure in foreground. Identified on the back of the photograph as: "A chorten near Leh-Ladakh [India] in which are the ashes of a lama. Beyond is a manis or prayer wall upon which are placed stones carved with the words - 'Om mani padme hum' - Votive offerings."

President Harry S. Truman (second from right), First Lady Bess W. Truman (second from left) and other unidentified dignitaries attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial to commemorate Abraham Lincoln's birthday.

President Harry S. Truman with a wreath outside the Lincoln Memorial, during ceremonies commemorating Lincoln's Birthday. From left to right: General Robert Landry, unidentified man, First Lady Bess W. Truman, President Truman, unidentified man, and General Harry Vaughan.

President Harry S. Truman (second from right), First Lady Bess W. Truman (second from left) and other unidentified dignitaries attend the wreath-laying ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial, celebrating Abraham Lincoln's birthday. General Robert Landry (left) and General Harry Vaughan (right) are at the head of the group walking down the stairs.

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) and First Lady Bess W. Truman (second from right) with other unidentified dignitaries, standing at attention during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial commemorating Abraham Lincoln's Birthday.

President Harry S. Truman outside the Lincoln Memorial, during ceremonies commemorating Lincoln's Birthday. From left to right: General Robert Landry, unidentified man, First Lady Bess W. Truman, President Truman, unidentified man, and General Harry Vaughan.

Former President Harry S. Truman speaks at the dedication of the Eddie Jacobson Memorial Chapel, Hillel Foundation, in Columbia, Missouri. George Goldman gazes up at Mr. Truman.

President Harry S. Truman attending a ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial to celebrate Lincoln's birthday. From left to right: unidentified, Admiral Robert Dennison, President Truman, General Robert Landry, unidentified.