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Marshall, George C. (George Catlett), 1880-1959

Margaret Truman at a reception for Princess Elizabeth of Great Britain

Reception at the British Embassy for Princess Elizabeth of Great Britain during her visit to the United States. Shown are, left to right, George C. Marshall, Mrs. George C. Marshall, an unidentified woman (back turned), Margaret Truman, and Canadian Ambassador Hume Wrong. The man on the far right is unidentified. (See also photos 86-31-1 through 86-31-4.)

Senator Arthur H Vandenberg with Secretary of State George C. Marshall

In an appearance postponed last week because of President Truman's Joint-Session-of-Congress speech, Secretary of State George C. Marshall went before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today to explain the U.S. foreign policy plan in an executive session. He is pictured here with Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg, Michigan, Chairman of the Committee. From: Beth Gore.

Photo of Sgt. Jake Lindsey being presented the Congressional Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman before a joint session of Congress

Photo of Sergeant Jake Lindsey of Lucedale, MS, 24 years of age, being presented with the Congressional Medal of Honor by the President before a joint session of Congress. Lindsey was the 100th infantryman in this war to receive the honor. He won it for smashing almost single-handedly a strong enemy counter-attack near Hamich, Germany, in November, 1944. President Harry S. Truman is shown, left, shaking hands with Sergeant Lindsey, center, as General George C. Marshall, Chief of Staff, right, looks on. In the rear are Senator Kenneth McKellar, President of the Senate and Speaker Sam Rayburn.