Veterans

Marine Colonel Justice M. Chambers of Rockville, Maryland, holds his seven month old twins, Peter and Paul, while President Harry S. Truman (left) is shaking hands with one of the youngsters. President Truman has just awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor to Col. Chambers for gallantry at Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, February 19-22, 1945, during World War II. On the right is Mrs. Chambers and behind her is General Clifton B. Cates, Commandant of the Marine Corps. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (center) meets with two members of the Amputee Demonstration League of the American Legion in the Oval Office.

President Harry S. Truman (front row, second from left) awards the Congressional Medal of Honor to World War II veteran Colonel Justice M. Chambers, United States Marine Corps Reserve for gallant action on Iwo Jima, February, 1945. Also present is Secretary of Defense George Marshall (front row, left). Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (front, second from left, holding paper) stands outside the White House with Colonel Justice M. Chambers of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and his family, on the occasion of Colonel Chambers receiving the Medal of Honor. Also present is Secretary of Defense George Marshall (front row, left). Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (front row, second from left) awards the Congressional Medal of Honor to World War II veteran Colonel Justice M. Chambers, United States Marine Corps Reserve for gallant action on Iwo Jima, February, 1945. Also present is Secretary of Defense George Marshall (front row, left). Others are unidentified.

An unidentified man prepares to cut a ribbon on a boxcar from the French "Merci train," a gift from France to the United States in grateful recognition of U.S. aid to France after World War II. Vice-President Alben Barkley (not pictured) attended the ceremony, along with many veterans.

Vice President Alben Barkley (speaking behind podium) attending a ceremony next to a boxcar from the French "Merci train," a gift from France to the United States in grateful recognition of U.S. aid to France after World War II. Veterans stand among the crowd, all unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman at the Dedication of the National Guard Memorial in Washington, D.C. Mr. Truman is shown with soldiers of the Battery D., 129th FA, World War I. Left to right are Eddie Meisburger, Eugene P. Donnelly, Former President Harry S. Truman, Frank Kunz, and Arthur H. Bell. Photo is identical to photo 95-92-01, 95-92-02, 95-92-03, and 95-92-04.

Former President Harry S. Truman at the dedication of the National Guard Memorial in Washington, D.C. Mr. Truman is shown with members of Battery D., 129th Field Artillery, World War I. Left to right are Eddie Meisburger, Eugene P. Donnelly, former President Harry S. Truman, Frank Kunz, and Arthur H. Bell. This photo is from a series of four photos that are identical to photos 95-92-01, 95-92-02, 95-92-03, and 95-92-05.

Former President Harry S. Truman at the dedication of the National Guard Memorial in Washington, D.C. Mr. Truman is shown with soldiers of the Battery D., 129th Field Artillery, World War I, left to right: Eddie Meisburger, Eugene P. Donnelly, former President Harry S. Truman, Frank Kunz, and Arthur H. Bell. Photo is one of four that are identical to photos 95-92-01, 95-92-02, 95-92-04, and 95-92-05.