Abbie Rowe

President Harry S. Truman laying wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for Memorial Day ceremonies.

President Harry S. Truman attending Memorial Day ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

President Harry S. Truman, third from right, with others attending Memorial Day services honoring the war dead at Water Gate.

President Harry S. Truman, at left, at Memorial Day services honoring the war dead at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Ceremonies at the amphitheatre of Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day.

President Harry S. Truman speaking at the Amphitheatre of Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day.

President Harry S. Truman (fourth from left), preparing to depart for his western trip. Others with the President are, from left to right, Attorney General Tom Clark, Secretary of Agriculture Charles Brannan, unidentified, Democratic National Chairman J. Howard McGrath, Secretary of State George C. Marshall, and Secretary of Defense James V. Forrestal.

President Harry S. Truman, center, presenting Dr. James B. Conant, at right, with the Medal of Merit and Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster. Dr. Vannevar Bush stands watching at left.

President Harry S. Truman, at left in car, with numerous unidentified people, arriving at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day services. Seated next to President Truman is press secretary Charles Ross.

The Prince Regent of Belgium, Prince Charles, aboard a plane during his visit to the United States.