International News Photos

Admiral William Leahy (left) presents the American Automobile Association's life-saving medal to 15-year-old Jane Hatton (center). The issuance of the medal due to Jane's part in saving the life of a fellow student. The man on the right is unknown. From the scrapbook of Matthew Connelly, volume 4.

In a joke being played on Appointment Secretary Matthew Connelly and Press Secretary Charles Ross upon their arrival at Key West, Florida, African-American girls from the Douglas School and a marching band lead them to the Little White House. They are in Key West to join President Harry S. Truman and his party on vacation. All are unidentified. From the scrapbooks of Matthew Connelly, Volume 4.

President Harry S. Truman (left) meets with Lyall T. Beggs, (right) Commander in Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, highlighting the 49th annual VFW encampment held in St. Louis, Missouri. The other man is unidentified.

A crowd of people are standing around the back of President Harry S. Truman's campaign train during a stop in an unknown city. From the scrapbook of Matthew Connelly, Volume 4.

A group of girls are preparing a welcome demonstration for President Harry S. Truman upon his arrival in Washington, D. C. after a campaign tour. The demonstration is staged by the Truman-Barkley Club of Washington, D.C. Shown from left to right are Clara Chapman, Margaret Kelley, Eleanor Maddox, Frances Cameron, Judy Thompson, and Emma Lou Heinie. The donkey remains anonymous. From the scrapbooks of Matthew Connelly, Volume 4.

President Harry S. Truman presents Charles Ross II, the grandson of the White House Press Secretary, to newsmen. This happened shortly before President Truman's departure from Washington on his Eastern Campaign trip. Partly visible behind Mr. Truman is his Press Secretary, Charles Ross. Others are unidentified. From the scrapbooks of Matthew Connelly, Volume 4.

President Harry S. Truman meets with several members of the United States Advisory Committee on Education Exchange. Seated in the center is President Harry S. Truman. Standing behind him from left to right are Karl T. Compton, Mark Starr, Assistant Secretary of State George V. Allen, Dr. Bennett H. Branscomb, and Martin McGuire. From the scrapbooks of Matthew Connelly, volume 4.

President Harry S. Truman (center) is presented the Red Feather Oscar for his work in the red feather drives sponsored by the Community Chests of America. The tiny statuette is awarded to volunteers who provide outstanding work at those drives. From the scrapbooks of Matthew Connelly, Volume 4.

President Harry S. Truman made a one-day campaign trip through Pennsylvania, and made this stop in Scranton. In this photo he shakes the hand of an unnamed coal miner after laying a wreath on the statue of the late John Mitchell, former President of the United Mine Workers Union. From the scrapbooks of Matthew Connelly, Volume 4.

President Harry S. Truman stands outside the White House with members of the Congress of Industrial Organization's (CIO) Executive Committee shaking their hands in response to their support and promise of financial aid in his election campaign. Standing, from left to right: James B. Carey, Emil Mazey, President Harry S. Truman, Jack Kroll, and Philip Murray. From the scrapbooks of Matthew Connelly, Volume 4.