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President Harry S. Truman (sitting at desk) with a group of twelve Boy Scouts who have achieved the status of Eagle Scout, in the Oval Office of the White House.

President Harry S. Truman with a wreath outside the Lincoln Memorial, during ceremonies commemorating Lincoln's Birthday. From left to right: General Robert Landry, unidentified man, First Lady Bess W. Truman, President Truman, unidentified man, and General Harry Vaughan.

President Harry S. Truman (behind chair) is talking Vice-President Alben Barkley (right) and Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder (second from right) at the head table during the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner. The dinner was held at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C.

President Harry S. Truman (second from right), First Lady Bess W. Truman (second from left) and other unidentified dignitaries attend the wreath-laying ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial, celebrating Abraham Lincoln's birthday. General Robert Landry (left) and General Harry Vaughan (right) are at the head of the group walking down the stairs.

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (left) and Postmaster General Jesse Donaldson (center) with an unidentified woman at one of the tables at the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner. The dinner was held at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C.

Photograph of the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C.

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) and First Lady Bess W. Truman (second from right) with other unidentified dignitaries, standing at attention during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial commemorating Abraham Lincoln's Birthday.

President Harry S. Truman outside the Lincoln Memorial, during ceremonies commemorating Lincoln's Birthday. From left to right: General Robert Landry, unidentified man, First Lady Bess W. Truman, President Truman, unidentified man, and General Harry Vaughan.

Photograph of the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C.

Photograph of the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C.