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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).

Cameras gather in the Oval Office around President Harry S. Truman (center), W. Averell Harriman (left), and Chief Justice Fred Vinson (right) as Harriman takes the oath as new director of the Mutual Security Agency. Also present in the background are Under Secretary of State James Webb (fourth from left, partly obscured), Attorney General J. Howard McGrath (fifth from left), Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer (third from right), and John Steelman (second from right). All others are unidentified.

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.

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) receives a gift from French Ambassador Henri Bonnet (second from right) presented on behalf of French President Vincent Auriol. The gift consisted of a musical clock and pair of candelabra, presented on the occasion of the renovation of the White House. First Lady Bess W. Truman (left) and Madame Helle Bonnet (right) look on.

President Harry S. Truman (center) looks on as Chief Justice Fred Vinson (right) administers the oath of office to W. Averell Harriman (left) as the first Director of the Mutual Security Agency in an Oval Office ceremony. Also present are John Steelman (background, right), and Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer (background, second from right). All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (center) and Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (center right) are followed by Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh (directly behind Princess Elizabeth) during a review of troops at Washington National Airport. All others unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman and Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (center) approach the platform for a presentation of gifts ceremony at the White House. They are followed by First Lady Bess W. Truman and Prince Philip. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (left), Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (center), and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh (right) receive a salute from members of the armed forces at Washington National Airport.

President Harry S. Truman (right) rides with Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (left) in an open limousine upon the princess's arrival at Washington National Airport. Others are unidentified.

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.