Soldiers

The United States Naval Ship General LeRoy Eltinge arrives at the Seattle, Washington Port of Embarkation with over 1,500 Army combat veterans who are the first to return home from Korea under the Army's rotation program. The side of the ship has a "Hello Seattle" sign hanging off the side. All are unidentified.

Secretary of the Army Frank Pace (left) talks with Sergeant Lawrence Ray (front row, right), a decorated United States Army solider who fought in Korea. Sergeant Ray was among 1,500 other soldiers who returned to a reception at the Seattle, Washington Port of Embarkation. Also present is Lieutenant General Albert Wedemeyer, Commanding General of the Sixth Army. All others are unidentified.

Unidentified soldiers and armed forces officers attending the Banquet of the Brotherhood Temple Ohabei Shalom in Boston, Massachusetts. Secretary of the Army Frank Pace (not pictured) was the principal speaker at this event.

An unidentified soldier speaks at the Banquet of the Brotherhood Temple Ohabei Shalom in Boston, Massachusetts. Others in the background are also unidentified. Secretary of the Army Frank Pace (not pictured) was the principal speaker at this event.

Secretary of the Army Frank Pace (left, behind desk) meeting with outstanding members of the 82nd Airborne Division in his office at the Pentagon. All other are unidentified.

Margaret (Mrs. Frank) Pace (third from left, facing camera) and Mrs. Martin Vogel (fourth from left) chatting with members of the 82nd Airborne at reception held by Mrs. Vogel. All others unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (front row, third from the right) and Secretary of the Army Frank Pace Jr. (front row, second from the right) with members of the 82nd Airborne in the Rose Garden behind the White House. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (front row, fifth from right) and Secretary of the Army Frank Pace (front row, fourth from right) with members of the desegregated 82nd Airborne in the Rose Garden behind the White House. All others are unidentified.

Secretary of the Army Frank Pace (left) speaks with outstanding members of the 82nd Airborne Division in his office at the Pentagon. Sergeant First Class William Milan stands third from the right. All others are unidentified.

Secretary of the Army Frank Pace (right) shakes hands with Sergeant First Class William Milan (second from the left) of Company D, 504th Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. All others are unidentified. The soldiers met with President Harry S. Truman and General Omar Bradley and attended a session of Congress while in Washington, D.C.