Veterans

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (second from left) is presented a cap, pin, and certificate by members of American Legion Post 63. Also pictured: Joseph T. Flakne, Department of the Interior, Office of Territories, Chief of the Alaska Division (second from right). From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (second from left) receives an honorary cap and pin from members of American Legion Post 63. Also pictured: Joseph T. Flakne, Department of the Interior, Office of Territories, Chief of the Alaska Division (right). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Officers of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), chosen to lead the Washington State Chapter of AUSA. Pictured (left to right): Fred Osmers, President; Ray Clark, First Vice President; Nat Hatcher, Treasurer; Harold Meyer, Second Vice President, and Lieutenant Colonel John A. Spencer, Secretary. The men are being honored at Fort Lewis located in Washington State. All other individuals are unidentified.

Officers of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), chosen to lead the Washington State Chapter of AUSA. Pictured (left to right): Fred Osmers, President; Ray Clark, First Vice President; Nat Hatcher, Treasurer; Harold Meyer, Second Vice President, and Lieutenant Colonel John A. Spencer, Secretary. The men are being honored at Fort Lewis located in Washington State. All other individuals are unidentified.

The 36th anniversary meeting of the Battery "D", which President Harry S. Truman (back row, second right) attended. The meeting was held at the George Muehlebach Brewing Company in Kansas City, Missouri. All other individuals are unidentified.

The American Bicentennial Gathering of World War One in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Pictured is Battery "D" cook Charles Blankemeier (third row, second right) who served with President Harry S. Truman and shared the same birthday as Truman. All other individuals are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (at podium) poses for a picture after his speech at the dedication of the new AMVETS headquarters at 1710 Rhode Island Avenue in Washington, D.C. Standing on the left are, from left to right, Secretary of the Army Frank Pace and Secretary of Defense Robert Lovett. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (at podium) speaks to veterans and others at the dedication of the new AMVETS headquarters at 1710 Rhode Island Avenue in Washington, D.C. Also present on the left side of the speaker's stand is Secretary of the Army Frank Pace. The military officer seated behind President Truman is General Wallace Graham. All others are unidentified.

A view of the speaker's stand at the dedication of the new AMVETS headquarters at 1710 Rhode Island Avenue in Washington, D.C. The speaker and all others are unidentified.

A view of the crowd of veterans and others looking on at the dedication of the new AMVETS headquarters at 1710 Rhode Island Avenue in Washington, D.C. The speaker is unidentified. Sitting on the left side of the speaker's stand are (from left to right) Secretary of the Army Frank Pace and Secretary of Defense Robert Lovett. All others are unidentified.