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Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan (third from right) presents sheets of "Ruptured Duck" Discharge Emblem postage stamps to (l-r): U.S. Coast Guard Machinist's Mate 1/c Paul Leaman Clark; U.S. Navy Chief Electrician's Mate Charles V. Claybourn; President Harry S. Truman; U.S. Army Sergeant Michael Pulice; and U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Douglas T. Jacobson.

Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan (third from right) presents sheets of the "Ruptured Duck" Discharge Emblem postage stamps to (l-r): U.S. Coast Guard Machinist's Mate 1/c Paul Leaman Clark; U.S. Navy Chief Electrician's Mate Charles V. Claybourn; President Harry S. Truman; U.S. Army Sergeant Michael Pulice; and U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Douglas T. Jacobson.

The crowd at the Independence Day ceremonies looks on as the Drum Corps marches in behind the Color guard near the Washington Monument. All people unidentified.

Five unidentified oriental military personnel ride in an open-air jeep at an unknown location. Official cars can be seen parked in the background. The photo was probably taken during President Harry S. Truman's presidential campaign trip to the West Coast. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman (left, in white suit) inspecting an honor guard composed of St. Thomas Home Guardsmen upon his arrival at Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. President Truman visited the Virgin Islands as part of a vacation cruise.

President Harry S. Truman (third from left), Governor Jesus Pinero (left) and Admiral Daniel Barbey (center) salute the color guard at the naval air station during his vacation stop in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

President Harry S. Truman reviews troops in front of the Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, California, where he will attend and speak at a Greater Los Angeles Press Club luncheon. This is a stop on his tour of the West Coast. (Same as 66-750; see 2013-314 for back view.) From: Naval Photo Center, original negative. These pictures were sent to the Harry S. Truman Library by the National Archives.

President Harry S. Truman (front, third from left) poses in the Rose Garden with First Lieutenant Harry Commiskey of the United States Marine Corps (right) and family after presenting him the Medal of Honor for heroism in Korea. Also present is Under Secretary of Defense Robert Lovett (bald man in back row, fourth from left). Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (left) presents First Lieutenant Henry Commiskey (right) of the United States Marine Corps with the Medal of Honor for heroism in Korea in a Rose Garden ceremony. Commiskey's family looks on. Also present is Under Secretary of Defense Robert Lovett (bald man, third row, second from left). Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman reviews troops at Berkeley, California during his presidential trip to the West Coast. (Same as 59-267-1) From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.