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President Harry S. Truman (at podium) speaks to veterans and others at the dedication of the new AMVETS headquarters at 1710 Rhode Island Avenue in Washington, D.C. Also present on the left side of the speaker's stand is Secretary of the Army Frank Pace. The military officer seated behind President Truman is General Wallace Graham. All others are unidentified.

A view of the speaker's stand at the dedication of the new AMVETS headquarters at 1710 Rhode Island Avenue in Washington, D.C. The speaker and all others are unidentified.

A view of the crowd of veterans and others looking on at the dedication of the new AMVETS headquarters at 1710 Rhode Island Avenue in Washington, D.C. The speaker is unidentified. Sitting on the left side of the speaker's stand are (from left to right) Secretary of the Army Frank Pace and Secretary of Defense Robert Lovett. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) receives a gift of a clock and two candelabra from the French Ambassador to the United States, Henri Bonnet (second from right). The clock is mounted on a white marble base and is supported by two cupids astride bronze animals. It is the work of sculptor Gouttiere. These gifts were sent on behalf of the President of France especially for the renovated White House. First Lady Bess W. Truman (left) and Madame Bonnet (right) look on.

President Harry S. Truman (at podium) speaks to veterans and others at the dedication of the new AMVETS headquarters at 1710 Rhode Island Avenue in Washington, D.C. Also present on the left side of the speaker's stand are, from left to right, Secretary of the Army Frank Pace and Secretary of Defense Robert Lovett. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (at podium) speaks to veterans and others at the dedication of the new AMVETS headquarters at 1710 Rhode Island Avenue in Washington, D.C. Also present on the left side of the speaker's stand are, from left to right, Secretary of the Army Frank Pace and Secretary of Defense Robert Lovett. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman receives a gift of a clock and two candelabra from the French Ambassador to the United States, Henri Bonnet (second from right). The clock is mounted on a white marble base and is supported by two cupids astride bronze animals. It is the work of sculptor Gouttiere. These gifts were sent on behalf of the President of France and especially meant as an addition to the newly renovated White House. First Lady Bess W. Truman (far left) and Madame Bonnet (far right) look on.

Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh of Iran (right) exits his car accompanied by an unidentified escort during his visit to the United States.

Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (foreground, left) and her husband, Prince Philip (foreground, right) exit the White House to a crowd of onlookers during their visit to the United States. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (center) congratulates W. Averell Harriman (left) upon his swearing-in as new Director of the Mutual Security Agency after an Oval Office ceremony. Chief Justice Fred Vinson looks on (right). Also present in the background are Under Secretary of State James Webb (second from left), Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer (second from right), and John Steelman (right). All others are unidentified.