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Truman Receives Gift from Princess Elizabeth

President Harry S. Truman (center) speaks to Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (center right) during a presentation ceremony in the Rose Garden. Princess Elizabeth presented the president with an overmantel paired with English candelabra and an oil painting of flowers set in a carved gilt frame on behalf of her father, King George VI. First Lady Bess W. Truman (left) and Prince Philip (right) look on. Also present are President Truman's Naval Aide, Admiral Robert Dennison (left side of platform, fourth from left), and Military Aide General Harry Vaughan (left side of platform, right).

Truman Receives Gift from Princess Elizabeth

President Harry S. Truman (center) makes remarks during a Rose Garden ceremony in which Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (center right) presented the president with a gift on behalf of her father, King George VI. First Lady Bess W. Truman (left) and Prince Philip (right) look on. The gift consisted of an overmantel paired with rare English candelabra, a three-part mirror, and oil painting of flowers set in a carved gilt frame. Also present is President Truman's Military Aide, Harry Vaughan (far left). All others are unidentified.

Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip Arrive at Washington National Airport

President Harry S. Truman (center right, partially obscured), Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (center), and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh (center left) greet Cabinet members upon their arrival at Washington National Airport. Prince Philip is shaking hands with Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman. Margaret Truman (foreground left) and Mrs. Bess Truman (foreground right) look on. Others are unidentified.