Visits of state

President Harry S. Truman (left) meets with Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion (right) and the Ambassador of Israel to the United States, Abba Eban (standing) in a gift ceremony in the Oval Office.

President Harry S. Truman (left) meets with Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion (right) and Israeli Ambassador Abba Eban (standing) in a gift ceremony in the Oval Office.

President Harry S. Truman (left), receives a menorah from Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion (center) and Israeli Ambassador Abba Eban (right) in the Oval Office.

President Harry S. Truman (front row, sixth from left) looks on as President Galo Plaza of Ecuador accepts the key to the city of Washington, D.C. at ceremonies welcoming him to the United States. Also present is Secretary of State Dean Acheson (second from left) and Vice President Alben Barkley (fourth from left). All others unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (left) confers with President Galo Plaza of Ecuador (right) in the Oval Office.

The motorcade carrying President Harry S. Truman and President Galo Plaza of Ecuador passes under a welcoming banner in Washington, D.C. upon President Plaza's arrival.

President Harry S. Truman (fifth from right) and President Galo Plaza of Ecuador (fourth from right) stand at ceremonies welcoming President Plaza to the United States. Also present is Secretary of State Dean Acheson (fifth from left). All others unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (front row, fifth from left) and President Galo Plaza of Ecuador (sixth from left) listen to remarks at ceremonies welcoming President Plaza to the United States. Also present are Secretary of State Dean Acheson (second from left), Mrs. Rosario Plaza (sixth from right), and Alice (Mrs. Dean) Acheson (fifth from right). All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (left) and President Galo Plaza of Ecuador (right) confer in the Oval Office.

Motorcycles leading the parade welcoming President Galo Plaza of Ecuador pass under a banner in Washington, D.C.