Philadelphia Inquirer

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) shovels soil atop the roots of a small tree on the grounds of Girard College. A large crowd watches this event from a distance. An unidentified man is visible to the left of Truman.

President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes hands with an unidentified young man (probably a Girard student). An unidentified man stands between them.

President Harry S. Truman (center, in profile) stands with a group of young boys attending Girard College. Members of the press are also present.

President Harry S. Truman (seated, center) munches on a cookie offered to him by one of the students at Girard College. The young boys, dressed in what might be Girard College uniform surround Truman as they pose for the photograph.

President Harry S. Truman (center) stands with a group of young boys at Girard College.

President Harry S. Truman (in background, second from right) converses with an unidentified military officer during a ceremony at Girard College. In the foreground, soldiers stand at attention presenting their swords.

President Harry S. Truman (center, fourth from right) shovels soil onto the roots of a tree. A small group of dignitaries and police officers flank him, and a large crowd of people watch in the distance.

President Harry S. Truman (center, standing near convertible) arrives at Girard College and is received by a number of unidentified dignitaries.

President Harry S. Truman (left) waves to onlookers from a convertible which is parked outside the entrance of a Girard College building. An unidentified man sits beside Truman in the automobile.

President Harry S. Truman (front row, right) shakes the hand of an unidentified officer of the Motor Bandit Patrol during his visit to Girard College. Three other unidentified men are also present.