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Chapman Speaks at Carillon Dedication

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (at podium) speaks during the dedication in Meridian Hill Park for the carillon given to the United States by the Netherlands. Also pictured, front row, left to right: First Lady Bess W. Truman; Queen Juliana of the Netherlands; President Harry S. Truman; and Mrs. Ann Chapman. All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Cabinet Greets Queen of the Netherlands

President Harry S. Truman (left, back to camera) stands with Queen Juliana (right of Truman with fur coat) and Prince Bernhard Leopold (right of Juliana in military garb) as they greet members of Truman's Cabinet at Washington National Airport. Standing in line from left to right: two unidentified people; Director of Mutual Security Administration W. Averell Harriman; Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer; Ann (Mrs. Oscar) Chapman; Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (shaking hands with Queen Juliana); Nell (Mrs.

Churchill Arrives in Washington

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (foreground) stands outside President Truman's plane, the Independence, after arriving at Washington National Airport. Also pictured: President Harry S. Truman (center, back to camera); British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden (background, second from left); and Oliver Franks, British Ambassador to the United States (background, third from left). All others are unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Equestrian Statues Dedication

President Harry S. Truman (standing, back to camera) speaks during the dedication ceremony at Arlington Memorial Bridge for the equestrian statues given to the United States by Italy. Also pictured: Italian Prime Minister Alcide De Gasperi (left of Truman). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook