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President Truman and England's Princess Elizabeth review troops

After arriving at MATS Terminal, Washington National Airport for her first visit on American soil, England's Princess Elizabeth and President Harry S. Truman review troops of the 3rd "Old Guard" Infantry Regiment which formed a portion of the Armed Forces honor guard that met her plane. Directly behind them is Prince Phillip. Others in the photo are unidentified. See also 72-697. From: Arthur Marasco.

President Truman and England's Princess Elizabeth at airport podium

Princess Elizabeth of England (left) and President Harry S. Truman speak to the crowd who gathered at Washington National Airport's MATS Terminal to see Elizabeth set foot for the first time on American soil. President Truman, standing with her on the rostrum, had earlier given her and her prince consort a greeting to America. See also 72-694. From: Arthur Marasco.