Soldiers

President Harry S. Truman (in civilian suit and hat) walking past the military police of the District of the Columbia as they stand at attention on the Ellipse. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (in civilian suit and hat) walking past a military band that is playing on the Ellipse as he reviews the military police of the District of Columbia. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (in non-military hat) shaking hands with a sergeant as the military police of the District of Columbia stand at attention on the Ellipse. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (in light-colored hat) reviewing the military police of the District of Columbia on the Ellipse. Others are unidentified.

Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill leaving his aircraft and being saluted by U.S. troops upon his arrival in the United States. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman joining hands with four servicemen he has just decorated with the Medal of Honor: (left to right) Sergeant John R. McKinney, First Lieutenant Daniel W. Lee, President Truman, Lieutenant Donald A. Gary, and Commander Joseph T. O'Callahan.

Color guard and troops on the lawn of the White House during the welcoming ceremonies for President Juan Antonio Rios of Chile.

Troops marching past the speaker's platform at ceremonies held in honor of Admiral Chester Nimitz on the Mall in Washington, D.C.

Troops marching past the speaker's platform at ceremonies honoring Admiral Chester Nimitz held in Washington, D.C.

Troops marching past the model battleship at the ceremonies held in honor of the return of Admiral Chester Nimitz after World War II.