Award presentations

In ceremonies on the White House lawn, President Harry S. Truman awarded the International Harmon Trophy to Major Alexander P. De Seversky, aeronautical engineer. From left to right: Major Alexander De Seversky, Secretary of War Robert Patterson, and President Harry S. Truman.

In ceremonies on the White House lawn, President Harry S. Truman awarded the International Harmon Trophy to Major Alexander P. De Seversky, aeronautical engineer. The Ligue Internationale des Aviateurs awarded the trophy to De Seversky for "outstanding leadership, patriotism, and unselfish devotion to the security and aeronautical progress of the United States." From left to right: Mrs. Evelyn De Seversky, Major Alexander De Seversky, Secretary of War Robert Patterson, and President Harry S. Truman.

President Harry S. Truman (left) receiving a trophy from Virginia Kelly at Key West, Florida. The trophy is for the largest fish caught during the Key West Fishing Tournament held with the President and other members of his party. Same as 66-1372.

President Harry S. Truman presents the Selective Service Medal to fifty-four members of local Selective Service boards, at the White House. President Truman is in the back, under the second chandelier.

James E. Webb, head of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, shakes hands with President Lyndon B. Johnson during a ceremony for the presentation of the National Medal of Science. Lady Bird Johnson is just visible in the receiving line at the White House.

James E. Webb, head of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, shakes hands with President Lyndon B. Johnson at the White House at a reception for the presentation of the National Medal of Science.

Former President Harry S. Truman receives two visitors at his home in Independence from the Cadet Civil Air Patrol. Both the young man and the lady are unidentified. They appear to present Mr. Truman with some type of card or gift. An original negative is included. Donor: Dorothy Feeback.

Prime Minister Nehru receives an honorary degree from General Eisenhower at Columbia University. From left, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

President Harry S. Truman (left) receives the key to the city of Little Rock, Arkansas from Arkansas Governor Sid McMath (center) and an unidentified man on the right. This event probably took place while President Truman was in Little Rock for a 35th Division Reunion. The unidentified man is likely Sam Wassall, the Mayor of Little Rock.

President Harry S. Truman receives a gold medal declaring him an honored guest of Mexico City. Present at the ceremony is Mexican President Miguel Aleman.