Truman shakes hands with a military officer outside the Lincoln Memorial
President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with an unidentified military officer beside his car at the Lincoln Memorial at a ceremony commemorating Lincoln's birthday.
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Truman standing beside his car during ceremonies at the Lincoln Memorial
President Harry S. Truman (third from left) standing beside his car with several military officers, including his military aide, Major General Harry Vaughan (far left), during ceremonies at the Lincoln Memorial to commemorate Lincoln's birthday.
Truman during ceremonies commemorating Lincoln's birthday
President Harry S. Truman (left), with two unidentified men, holds his hat over his heart at the Lincoln Memorial during ceremonies commemorating Abraham Lincoln's birthday.
The Lincoln Memorial during a ceremony commemorating Lincoln's birthday
The steps of the Lincoln Memorial covered with troops and spectators gathered to celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday.
Ceremony commemorating Lincoln's birthday at the Lincoln Memorial
A group of unidentified military officers walk down the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, past a color guard and a large crowd of spectators, at a ceremony commemorating Abraham Lincoln's birthday.
Dignitaries in front of the statue of Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial
A group of unidentified dignitaries pose in front of the statue of former President Abraham Lincoln with a wreath in the Lincoln Memorial. They are there to celebrate Lincoln's birthday.
Group of dignitaries outside the Lincoln Memorial
A group of unidentified dignitaries outside the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., during the celebration of Abraham Lincoln's birthday.
Dignitaries examine an exhibit at the Lincoln Museum in Ford's Theater
An unidentified group of dignitaries examine an exhibit concerning the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Museum at Ford's Theater.
Dignitaries tour the exhibits at the Lincoln Museum at Ford's Theater
A group of unidentified dignitaries tour exhibits relating to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Museum at Ford's Theater.
Dignitaries in the doorway of the Lincoln Museum at Ford's Theater
A group of unidentified dignitaries in the doorway of the Lincoln Museum at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C., the site of President Lincoln's assassination. This event was part of the celebration of Lincoln's birthday.