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Cross country horseback riders arrive at the White House from Tacoma, Washington where they will be greeted by President Harry S. Truman after their 3,500 mile ride. This photo shows them on horses by the west wing of the White House. The riders are Ned Kennedy and Cecil Carey.

Cross country horseback riders arrive at the White House from Tacoma, Washington and are greeted by Officer Davis (on horseback) as they ride through the White House gates. Ned Kennedy and Cecil Cary will later be greeted by President Harry S. Truman.

President Harry S. Truman at a ceremony at Lincoln Memorial in honor of the birthday of President Abraham Lincoln. L to R: W. Elkins Reed, Assistant to the Chairman of the ceremony; General Harry H. Vaughan; Admiral William D. Leahy; President Truman; First Lady Mrs. Bess W. Truman; General U. S. Grant III; and General Robert B. Landry.

President Harry S. Truman at a ceremony at Lincoln Memorial in honor of President Abraham Lincoln's birthday. L to R: Admiral William Leahy, President Truman, First Lady Mrs. Bess Truman, General U. S. Grant III, General Robert Landry, and Admiral Robert Dennison. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman at a ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in honor of President Abraham Lincoln's birthday. L to R: W. Elkins Reed, Assistant to the Chairman of the ceremony; General Harry Vaughan; Admiral William Leahy; President Truman; First Lady Mrs. Bess Truman; and General U. S. Grant III.

President Harry S. Truman attending a ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial celebrating the birthday of President Abraham Lincoln. L to R: W. Elkins Reed, Assistant to the Chairman of the ceremony; General Harry Vaughan; Admiral William Leahy; President Truman; First Lady Mrs. Bess Truman; and General U. S. Grant III. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (front row, third from left), Mrs. Bess Truman (front row, second from left), and others attended a ceremony at Lincoln Memorial for President Lincoln's birthday. This photo shows a distance view of the ceremony. Others unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman attended a ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial for President Abraham Lincoln's birthday. This photo shows General U. S. Grant III (left) and Admiral Robert Dennison (right) leaving the ceremony. Others unidentified.

Distance view of ceremonies at the Lincoln Memorial to celebrate Lincoln's birthday. President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Bess W. Truman (not pictured) were in attendance.

Soldiers and members of the public attending a ceremony at Lincoln Memorial in honor of President Abraham Lincoln's birthday. President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Bess W. Truman attended the celebration. All are unidentified.