Philadelphia Inquirer

President Harry S. Truman (second from left, in civilian clothes) parades past cadets assembled for presentation. Truman is accompanied by an unidentified officer. Two officers stand to the far left with unsheathed swords.

President Harry S. Truman (foreground) stands at the podium of Girard College reviewing his speech. Two unidentified gentlemen converse behind Truman.

President Harry S. Truman (second from left, in civilian clothes) walks with an unidentified officer across the field at Girard College to inspect the cadets.

President Harry S. Truman (seated, left) jokes with members of the press from the back seat of a convertible during his visit to Girard College.

President Harry S. Truman (seated, second row, third from viewer) waves to photographers and bystanders outside the entrance of Girard College. Truman is accompanied by four unidentified men in the car. A group of secret service agents, police officers, and press members are also present.

President Harry S. Truman (front row, on right) shovels soil around a sapling on the grounds of Girard College. Truman is surrounded by a group of unidentified men.

President Harry S. Truman (seated, second row, left) is accompanied by a group of four unidentified men in a convertible during his visit to Girard College.

President Harry S. Truman (seated, second row, third from viewer) waves his hat to a crowd of photographers. Press members, police officers, and secret service agents surround the automobile. Two unknown dignitaries enter the car and another two are already situated in the back seat beside Truman.

President Harry S. Truman (seated, second row, third from viewer) waves to photographers and bystanders outside the entrance of Girard College. Truman is accompanied by four unidentified men in the car.

President Harry S. Truman (center) stands amidst a crowd of young, male, boarding school students and their teachers in the courtyard of Girard College.