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Franks, Oliver, Baron, 1905-1992

Truman Welcomes Churchill

President Harry S. Truman (center, partially obscured, back to camera) greets dignitaries traveling with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (foreground) upon their arrival at Washington National Airport. In the background is President Truman's plane, the Independence. Standing behind Churchill on the left is British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden. Behind Eden and to the right is British Ambassador to the United States Oliver Franks. All others are unidentified.

Unveiling of Statue of Sir John Dill, Arlington Cemetery

Unveiling of the statue of Sir John Dill at Arlington National Cemetery. Lady Dill, her daughter, and Major John Dill, Sir John's son, were present at the ceremony. In the front row are, from left to right: unidentified, President Harry S. Truman, and British Ambassador Sir Oliver Franks. In the second row on the right is Secretary of Defense George C. Marshall. Others are unidentified.