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Unveiling of Statue of Sir John Dill, Arlington Cemetery

Unveiling of the statue of Sir John Dill at Arlington National Cemetery. Lady Dill, her daughter, and Major John Dill, Sir John's son, were present at the ceremony. In the front row are, from left to right: unidentified, President Harry S. Truman, and British Ambassador Sir Oliver Franks. In the second row on the right is Secretary of Defense George C. Marshall. Others are unidentified.

Harriman and Acheson at Airport

Special Assistant to the President Averell Harriman (foreground, left) and Secretary of State Dean Acheson (foreground, right) at Washington National Airport to greet President Harry S. Truman upon his return from the Wake Island Conference. The Presidential plane, Independence, is in the background. All others are unidentified.