Visits of state

President Harry S. Truman (front row, sixth from left) and President Galo Plaza of Ecuador (seventh from left) listen to remarks at ceremonies welcoming President Plaza 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 (center) and Vice President Alben Barkley (right) stand with President Galo Plaza of Ecuador (left) on the steps at Blair House.

President Harry S. Truman with President Galo Plaza on the steps at Blair House. From left to right: President Plaza, Luz Plaza, Mrs. Rosario Plaza, President Truman, Elsa Plaza, Jane (Mrs. Alben) Barkley, and Vice President Alben Barkley.

President Harry S. Truman (front row, left) listens as President Galo Plaza of Ecuador delivers remarks at welcoming ceremonies in his honor upon his arrival in Washington, D.C. Also present are Jane (Mrs. Alben) Barkley (second from right), Rosario (Mrs. Galo) Plaza (right), and General Harry Vaughan (second row, to the right of second post). All others unidentified.

The motorcade carrying President Harry S. Truman and President Galo Plaza of Ecuador passes bystanders along the streets of Washington, D.C. President Truman and President Plaza are in the second car.

A review stand is constructed in preparation for the visit of President Galo Plaza of Ecuador to the United States.

A review stand is constructed in preparation of the visit of President Plaza of Ecuador to the United States.

President Harry S. Truman (center, light hat) reviews the troops with President Galo Plaza of Ecuador (center, right) at ceremonies welcoming President Plaza to the United States at Washington National Airport. All others are unidentified.

A banner over a street in Washington, D.C. welcomes President Galo Plaza of Ecuador to the United States.

President Harry S. Truman (second from right) greets President Galo Plaza of Ecuador (right) upon the latter's arrival at Washington National Airport. With President Plaza is his wife, Rosario Pallares Plaza (third from right). All others are unidentified.