Visits of state

President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (left) being presented with a phonograph record by an unknown man. Gallegos traveled with President Harry S. Truman to Bolivar, Missouri, to dedicate a statue of Simon Bolivar.

President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (left)being presented with a phonograph record by an unknown man. Gallegos attended the dedication of the statue of Simon Bolivar in Bolivar, Missouri, with President Harry S. Truman.

From left to right, President Harry S. Truman, President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela, Mrs. Gallegos, and First Lady Bess W. Truman standing on the rear platform of the presidential train, Bolivar, Missouri. A crowd is gathered behind the train. President Truman dedicated a statue to Simon Bolivar during his visit.

President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (foreground, center) leaving the Lincoln Memorial, where he placed a wreath at the foot of the statue of Abraham Lincoln. Others in photo are unidentified.

President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (left) placing a wreath at the statue of Abraham Lincoln inside the Lincoln Memorial. Unidentified man at right.

President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela placing a wreath by the statue of Abraham Lincoln inside the Lincoln Memorial.

President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela lays a wreath on the tomb of George Washington at Mount Vernon.

Visit of President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (front row, right) and his wife (front row, middle) to Mount Vernon, George Washington's estate. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (right) and President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (left) at the podium during a ceremony at the airport upon the arrival of President Gallegos for a visit to the United States. The presidential airplane "Independence" is in the background. Admiral William Leahy is to the left of the podium. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (back seat, right) with President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (back seat, left) as they leave the Washington, D.C. airport in a limousine. Admiral William Leahy (left) and an unidentified Venezuelan dignitary are in the front seat. Others are unidentified.