Wreath laying ceremonies

A general view of ceremonies on Armistice Day at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. From the scrapbooks of Matt Connelly, Vol. 1.

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) places a wreath during his visit to Boys Town, Nebraska. With him is the Acting Director of Boys Town, Reverend Edmond C. Walsh (right). Standing in the background behind President Truman is General Harry Vaughan. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, left) lays a wreath at the dedication ceremony for the World War II Memorial Park in Omaha, Nebraska. All others are unidentified.

An unidentified man speaks at World War II Memorial Park dedication ceremony in Omaha, Nebraska. President Harry S. Truman stands in front of the fountain with his back to the camera (right). All others are unidentified.

Rear Admiral James Foskett (directly behind the flowers, left) and United States Ambassador to Argentina James Bruce (directly behind the flowers, right) are preparing to lay a wreath at the tomb of General Jose de San Martin, during Admiral Foskett's visit to Argentina. All other naval officers in the background are unidentified.

Rear Admiral James Foskett is laying a wreath at the statue of Admiral Brown, an Argentine Naval Hero during his visit to Argentina. Standing in the background in a suit is United States Ambassador to Argentina, James Bruce. All others are unidentified.

Rear Admiral James Foskett (third from right) laying a wreath at the site of the statue of General Artigas, Uruguayan National Hero. Also present is United States Ambassador to Uruguay Ellis Briggs (center). All others are unidentified. The statue was fenced off for repairs.

Rear Admiral James Foskett and members of the crews of the USS Huntington are participating in a wreath-laying ceremony at the statue of General Artigas, Uruguayan National Hero. The Marine Guard and band participated in the ceremony. All are unidentified.

Members of Brazilian Marine Color Guard pass in front of statue of Almirante the Marquis of Tamandare, Brazilian Naval Hero. A group from the United States Navy Commander Cruiser Division 12 participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the statue during a goodwill tour and visit. All are unidentified.

United States Ambassador to Brazil Herschel Johnson (left), Rear Admiral James Foskett (second from left) and two unidentified United States Navy officers are laying a wreath at the statue of Almirante the Marquis of Tamandare, Brazilian Naval Hero.