Left to right: President Harry S. Truman, President Vincent Auriol, First Lady Bess Truman, and Madame Michelle Auriol on the steps of Blair House. Both women hold bouquets of roses. From the Department of State Album: "Visit of His Excellency, Vincent Auriol, President of the French Republic to the United States of America, March 28 to April 4, 1951"
The President of France, Vincent Auriol places a wreath at Lafayette Park in memory of the Marquis de Lafayette, the French nobleman and officer who assisted the United States during the American Revolution. From the Department of State Album: "Visit of His Excellency, Vincent Auriol, President of the French Republic to the United States of America, March 28 to April 4, 1951"
Ecuadorian President and Senora Galo Plaza along with Mayor Villani, as well as Mayor and Mrs. Vincent Impellitteri waving from the welcoming ceremony parade reviewing stand. From the Department of State Album: "Visit of His Excellency, Galo Plaza, President of Ecuador to the United States of American, June 20 to 29, 1951"
Posing for the cameras, Presidents Harry S. Truman and Vincent Auriol of France (left) enter Blair House. From the Department of State Album: "Visit of His Excellency, Vincent Auriol, President of the French Republic to the United States of America, March 28 to April 4, 1951"
President Harry S. Truman (left) and French President Vincent Auriol in deep discussion following welcoming ceremonies in Washington D.C. President Auriol was one of only eighty French Parliamentarians out of eight-hundred-forty-six who voted against the French totalitarian government established after invasion by Nazi Germany during World War II. As a result he was imprisoned. He escaped and joined the French Resistance.
First Lady Bess Truman and Madame Michelle Auriol watch festivities side by side on the parade reviewing stand. From the Department of State Album: "Visit of His Excellency, Vincent Auriol, President of the French Republic to the United States of America, March 28 to April 4, 1951"
French President Vincent Auriol acknowledges warm welcome from the parade reviewing stand. A mock up of the Arc de Triomphe provides a backdrop for the occasion. President Auriol is the first French head of state to visit the United States. From the Department of State Album: "Visit of His Excellency, Vincent Auriol, President of the French Republic to the United States of America, March 28 to April 4, 1951"
Press photographers illuminate the scene of welcome for President Vincent Auriol of France. Notice the banner in the background with the words, "Vive le President Auriol!" below the French flag. From the Department of State Album: "Visit of His Excellency, Vincent Auriol, President of the French Republic to the United States of America, March 28 to April 4, 1951"