Visits of state

President Harry S. Truman at Washington National Airport, greeting President Eurico Gaspar Dutra and members of his party upon their arrival in Washington, D.C. First Lady Bess Truman is near the center, wearing the dark hat with her back to the camera. President Truman is near the steps of the plane, standing between two military officers (mostly obscured). President Dutra is likely the man descending the stairs, wearing the pinstriped suit and hat. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (center) and Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman (third from left) with President Eurico Dutra of Brazil (second from right) and other unidentified dignitaries, during President Dutra's visit to the United States. They are giving a banquet at the Carlton Hotel in honor of President Dutra.

President Harry S. Truman (left) and President Eurico Dutra of Brazil (center), standing at attention during ceremonies welcoming President Dutra to Washington, D.C. On the left is General Harry Vaughan. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (left) observing Brazilian President Eurico Dutra (center) receiving a key to the city of Washington, D.C. during his welcoming ceremony. Others around him are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (left) and Brazilian President Eurico Dutra (center), standing at attention during ceremonies welcoming President Dutra to Washington, D.C. On the far left is General Harry Vaughan. Standing behind President Truman (mostly obscured) is First Lady Bess W. Truman. All others are unidentified.

President Eurico Dutra of Brazil (center) and President Harry S. Truman (left) cutting a birthday cake during a ceremony welcoming President Dutra to the United States. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (third from right), Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman (third from left), President Eurico Dutra of Brazil (second from right), and other unidentified dignitaries attending a banquet hosted by President Truman in honor of President Dutra's visit to the United States. The banquet took place at the Carlton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

President Harry S. Truman (center) and Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman (second from left) with Brazilian President Eurico Dutra (second from right) and other dignitaries in a receiving line. They are attending a dinner given in honor of President Dutra by President Truman at the Carlton Hotel in Washington, D.C. All others are unidentified.

Brazilian President Eurico Dutra (back line, third from left) standing in a receiving line, shaking hands with dignitaries and guests. He is attending a dinner given in his honor by President Harry S. Truman at the Carlton Hotel in Washington, D.C. Others are unidentified.

Brazilian President Eurico Dutra (second from left) standing in a receiving line, shaking hands with dignitaries and guests. He is attending a dinner given in his honor by President Harry S. Truman at the Carlton Hotel in Washington, D.C. Others are unidentified.