Parades

French President Vincent Auriol acknowledges warm welcome from the parade reviewing stand. A mock up of the Arc de Triomphe provides a backdrop for the occasion. President Auriol is the first French head of state to visit the United States. From the Department of State Album: "Visit of His Excellency, Vincent Auriol, President of the French Republic to the United States of America, March 28 to April 4, 1951"

Press photographers illuminate the scene of welcome for President Vincent Auriol of France. Notice the banner in the background with the words, "Vive le President Auriol!" below the French flag. From the Department of State Album: "Visit of His Excellency, Vincent Auriol, President of the French Republic to the United States of America, March 28 to April 4, 1951"

World War I stereograph of French troops on parade in Paris, France. Donor: George J. Paulson to HST 3-3-66.

Scene of the reviewing stand for a parade honoring Ecuadorian President Galo Plaza upon his arrival in Washington D.C. Included in the picture are President Galo and City Commissioner F. Joseph Donohue, an appointee of President Truman. From the Department of State Album: "Visit of His Excellency, Galo Plaza, President of Ecuador to the United States of American, June 20 to 29, 1951"

President Truman's appointee, Washington D.C. Commissioner, F. Joseph Donohue, presents the key of the city to Ecuadorian President Galo Plaza as part of celebrations and parade in his honor. From the Department of State Album: "Visit of His Excellency, Galo Plaza, President of Ecuador to the United States of American, June 20 to 29, 1951"

Former President Harry S. Truman was the central figure in a busy 12-hour Veteran's Day program at Welch, West Virginia, where he made the principal address. He is shown here riding in a parade with Welch attorney Samuel Sollins. Same as 68-1067, slightly better print.

Columns of troops march behind three military personnel, one carrying the American flag. The location is unknown. The photograph is part of a collection belonging to Harry S Truman from the time he spent in France during World War I.

The Land Rover's Company on parade in Bangkok, Thailand. This was taken during the Melby Erskine Mission to Southeast Asia.

The Armored Cars Unit on parade in Bangkok, Thailand. General Graves B. Erskine and John F. Melby are standing on the left side watching the parade. They are in Bangkok for the Erskine-Melby Mission.

The Commander of the Armored Cars Unit made a salute during the parade in Bangkok, Thailand. General Graves B. Erskine is standing on the left side watching the parade. This was taken during the Melby Erskine Mission to Southeast Asia.