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Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman speaks at the dedication of the Carter Barron Amphitheater in Washington's Rock Creek Park.

President Harry S. Truman (foreground left) arrives with his Military Aide General Harry Vaughan (center) and Air Force Aide General Robert Landry (foreground right) at dedication ceremonies for the Carter Barron Amphitheater in Rock Creek Park in Washington. All others unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (fourth from right) poses with celebrities and others at the dedication of the Carter Barron Amphitheater in Washington's Rock Creek Park. From left to right: Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman; two unidentified men; dancer Gower Champion; unidentified man; singer Kathryn Grayson; President Truman; dancer Marge Champion; actor Walter Pidgeon; and unidentified man.

President Harry S. Truman (center), seated with Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (right), shakes hands with an unidentified woman at the dedication of the Carter Barron Amphitheater in Washington's Rock Creek Park. The men in military uniform seated behind President Truman are General Robert Landry (left) and General Harry Vaughan (right). All others are unidentified.

First Lady Bess Truman (right) and Katherine (Mrs. George C.) Marshall wait at Washington National Airport for the arrival of President Harry S. Truman, returning after a two-week vacation in Florida. From: Truman Home.

Marine Colonel Justice M. Chambers of Rockville, Maryland, holds his seven month old twins, Peter and Paul, while President Harry S. Truman (left) is shaking hands with one of the youngsters. President Truman has just awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor to Col. Chambers for gallantry at Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, February 19-22, 1945, during World War II. On the right is Mrs. Chambers and behind her is General Clifton B. Cates, Commandant of the Marine Corps. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (front row, sixth from left) looks on as President Galo Plaza of Ecuador accepts the key to the city of Washington, D.C. at ceremonies welcoming him to the United States. Also present is Secretary of State Dean Acheson (second from left) and Vice President Alben Barkley (fourth from left). All others unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (left) confers with President Galo Plaza of Ecuador (right) in the Oval Office.

The motorcade carrying President Harry S. Truman and President Galo Plaza of Ecuador passes under a welcoming banner in Washington, D.C. upon President Plaza's arrival.

President Harry S. Truman (fifth from right) and President Galo Plaza of Ecuador (fourth from right) stand at ceremonies welcoming President Plaza to the United States. Also present is Secretary of State Dean Acheson (fifth from left). All others unidentified.