Parades

A float participating in the Veterans' Day parade in Welch, West Virginia. The side of the float bears the letters, "WELC". The top of the float has flags of several countries, a cross with the words, "My peace I leave with you", and a globe with North and South America facing the camera. Former President Harry S. Truman (not in this photo) attended the ceremonies.

Car a Veterans' Day parade as part of the ceremonies for Veterans' Day in Welch, West Virginia. The windshield of the vehicle in the photo has the words: "Welcome! Captain Harry".

Photo shot from above showing the marching band and the crowd just beyond gathering for the Veterans' Day ceremonies in Welch, West Virginia. Former President Harry S. Truman (not in photo) attended these ceremonies.

Two unidentified veterans drive an old car in the Veterans' Day parade in Welch, West Virginia. The lettering on the windshield reads, "Welcome Captain Harry." Former President Harry S. Truman (not in photo) attended the ceremonies.

Photo of marching band and banner displaying Paul H. Griffith's name. This appears to be a campaign for him to be National Commander of the American Legion.

President Harry S. Truman (right), President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (left), and Mayor Doyle C. McCraw of Bolivar, Missouri (center) are sitting in a convertible, with other cars and a crowd in the background in Bolivar, Missouri. President Truman dedicated a statue to Simon Bolivar in Bolivar, Missouri.

A Southwest Baptist College float passes in front of the reviewing platform (in the distance) on which President Harry S. Truman and President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela were seated in Bolivar, Missouri. The ceremonies marked the presence of President Truman and his dedication of a statue to Simon Bolivar in Bolivar, Missouri.

A covered wagon drawn by two white mules passes in front of the reviewing platform (in the distance) on which President Harry S. Truman and President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela were sitting in Bolivar, Missouri. The ceremonies marked the presence of President Truman and his dedication of a statue honoring Simon Bolivar in Bolivar, Missouri.

Mary Jane Truman (first from left), Margaret Truman (second from left), First Lady Bess W. Truman (fifth from left), and other ladies (unidentified) watch the parade in Bolivar, Missouri. The parade was part of the dedication ceremonies for a statue of Simon Bolivar, which President Harry S. Truman was in town to dedicate.

President Harry S. Truman and President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela and other unidentified dignitaries sitting on the reviewing platform, watching ceremonies marking the presence of President Truman in Bolivar, Missouri to dedicate a statue to Simon Bolivar. The presidential party is seen from the rear. President Truman (left) and President Gallegos (right) are seated in the first row of the reviewing box.