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British Field Marshal Harold Alexander signs a guest book, probably at Mount Vernon, as Lady Margaret Alexander and an unidentified man look on.

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, sixth from left) and First Lady Bess W. Truman (foreground, seventh from left) greet the Governor General of Canada, British Field Marshal Harold Alexander, and his party at the White House. Also present are Donald Dawson (second from left), Major General Harry Vaughan (third from left), Secretary of State George Marshall (fourth from left), and George Elsey (to the left of the pillar).

British Field Marshal Harold Alexander (foreground) and other dignitaries, possibly at Mount Vernon. Mrs. Margaret Alexander can be seen in the background, partly obscured by Marshal Alexander.

British Field Marshal Harold Alexander lays a wreath on the grave of George Washington at Mount Vernon.

British Field Marshal Harold Alexander (second from right), two unidentified men, and Lady Margaret Alexander (right) pose, possibly at Mount Vernon.

British Field Marshal Harold Alexander lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.

British Field Marshal Harold Alexander (foreground, left) and an unidentified United States Army officer saluting at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.

British Field Marshal Harold Alexander laying a wreath at a Canadian monument to World War I veterans in Arlington National Cemetery while others look on.

A group of dignitaries, including British Field Marshal Harold Alexander and Lady Margaret Bingham Alexander, outside George Washington's home at Mount Vernon.

A group of dignitaries, including British Field Marshal Harold Alexander and his wife, Lady Margaret Alexander, leaving George Washington's home at Mount Vernon.