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Second Assistant Postmaster General Gael Sullivan (left) receives a Douglas Airliner model plane from Douglas Aircraft Company representative Robert H. McRae (right) to commemorate one year in office. Also pictured, Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan (center).

Cardinal John J. Glennon (left) receives his hat from Papal Chamberlain Toraldo (right). All others unidentified.

Pope Pius XII (on throne) blesses the crowd before ceremonies elevating prelates to Cardinals. All others unidentified.

Pope Pius XII (seated) embracing James Cardinal McGuigan during the Biretta ceremony for new Cardinals at the Vatican. All others unidentified.

Pope Pius XII (seated) embraces Samuel Cardinal Stritch during the Biretta ceremony for new Cardinals at the Vatican. All others unidentified.

Pope Pius XII (left) leaves the throne after ceremonies for new Cardinals. All others unidentified.

Pope Pius XII (center) prays after presenting the first insignia of office to new Cardinals. All others unidentified.

Samuel Cardinal Stritch (seated) gives a blessing in the Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois during the 100th anniversary of the Sisters of Mercy. All others unidentified.

Cardinal Edward Mooney (left) leaves the throne of Pope Pius XII (seated) after receiving his biretta during a ceremony at the Vatican. All others unidentified.

Archbishop of St. Louis, Missouri John J. Glennon in a chair aboard the "Berengaria" as it arrived in New York.