U.S. Navy

On June 16, 1951, the USS Manchester arrives in Long Beach, California after nearly a year on combat duty in the Korean War. Fourteen Hollywood actors and actresses were on hand to greet the returning officers and men. Those shown, from left to right, Dorothy Lamour, Virginia Field, Marilyn Monroe, Helena Carter, Carole Morton, and Joyce Mackenzie.

Seaman Charles Ryan, a member of the USS Manchester crew, and Dorothy Lamour team up for a hula dance during celebration of the USS Manchester's return to Long Beach, California after tour in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. Others in the background are unidentified.

Crew members of the cruiser USS Manchester receive a typical Hawaiian "Aloha" on arrival at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Members of the hula troupe are Leilani Young, Gigg White, Mapela Dow, and Leimoni Hauenio.

Actress Monica Lewis (center) speaks with Captain Lewis S. Parks (back to camera) aboard the USS Manchester upon its return to Long Beach, California after being gone nearly a year in the Korean War Zone. All others are unidentified.

Captain Lewis S. Parks (back to camera) greets his wife, Zelda Parks, upon his return to Long Beach, California after being in the Korean War Zone aboard the USS Manchester. Others are unidentified.

With his back facing the camera, Captain Lewis S. Parks addresses sailors. All others are unidentified.

Captain Lewis S. Parks gives his wife, Zelda Parks, a kiss upon his return to Long Beach, California after being in the Korean War Zone aboard the USS Manchester.

The White House Red Room after the completion of the renovations to the White House.

Family dining room or small state dining room in the White House. This photo was taken after the renovation. Original print is in oversize drawer.

President Harry S. Truman's bedroom in the White House. Original print is in oversize drawer.