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President Harry S. Truman Presents Award to Alexander De Seversky

In ceremonies on the White House lawn, President Harry S. Truman awarded the International Harmon Trophy to Major Alexander P. De Seversky, aeronautical engineer. The Ligue Internationale des Aviateurs awarded the trophy to De Seversky for "outstanding leadership, patriotism, and unselfish devotion to the security and aeronautical progress of the United States." From left to right: Mrs. Evelyn De Seversky, Major Alexander De Seversky, Secretary of War Robert Patterson, and President Harry S. Truman.

Truman presenting aeronautics award to Alexander De Seversky

In ceremonies on the White House lawn, President Harry S. Truman awarded the International Harmon Trophy to Major Alexander P. De Seversky, aeronautical engineer. The Ligue Internationale des Aviateurs awarded the trophy to De Seversky for "outstanding leadership, patriotism, and unselfish devotion to the security and aeronautical progress of the United States." From left to right: Mrs. Evelyn De Seversky, Major Alexander De Seversky, Secretary of War Robert Patterson, and President Harry S. Truman.

Truman staff at the beach

President Harry S. Truman's staff on vacation in Key West, Florida. John Steelman (seated on bench) having a minor knee injury attended to by Commander Emerson, the doctor aboard the U. S. S. Williamsburg. Standing behind the bench, from left to right are William Hassett, Charlie Ross, and Harry Vaughan.

Truman staff at the beach on vacation

President Harry S. Truman's staff on vacation in Key West, Florida. John Steelman (seated on bench) having a minor knee injury attended to by Commander Emerson, the doctor aboard the U. S. S. Williamsburg. Standing behind the bench, from left to right are William Hassett, Charlie Ross, and Harry Vaughan. Seated in the lower right with his back to the camera is President Truman.