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Visit of President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (seated) and his wife to Mt. Vernon. In this photo they are signing the guest book. Others are unidentified.

Visit of President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (front, third from right), his wife, and other members of his party outside Mount Vernon, George Washington's estate. Others are unidentified.

President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (front row, second from left) and his wife visit Mount Vernon. Others are unidentified.

Visit of President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela and his wife to Mt. Vernon. This photo shows the entire party that accompanied President Gallegos in front of Mt. Vernon. President Gallegos and his wife are in the center of the group. Others are unidentified.

Visit of President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela and his wife to Mt. Vernon. This photo shows the entire party that accompanied President Gallegos in front of Mt. Vernon. President Gallegos and his wife are in the center of the group. Others are unidentified.

President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (left) and President Harry S. Truman (right) at a podium at the airport where President Gallegos has just arrived for a visit. The presidential airplane "Independence" is in background. Others unidentified.

President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (left) and President Harry S. Truman (right) at a podium at the airport where President Gallegos has just arrived for a visit. The presidential airplane the "Independence" is in the background. Admiral William Leahy is to the left of the podium. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (right) and President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela (left) at a podium at the airport where President Gallegos has just arrived. The presidential airplane, the "Independence" is in the background. Others unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (front row, second from left) greets the President of Venezuela, Romulo Gallegos (front row, left) at the airport. The presidential airplane, the "Independence" is in the background. Mrs. Bess Truman (front row, second from right) is speaking with Mrs. Gallegos (back to camera). Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (second row, left)greets the President of Venezuela, Romulo Gallegos (second row, right). They are under the presidential airplane, the "Independence." Mrs. Gallegos (front row, left) and First Lady Bess Truman (front row, right) have their backs to the camera. Others unidentified.