Award presentations

President Harry S. Truman receives a scroll from President Miguel Aleman declaring him to be an honored guest in Mexico City.

President Harry S. Truman reads a brief statement before receiving a gold medal and scroll declaring him an honored guest in Mexico City. Also present at the ceremony, Mexican President Miguel Aleman is at far right.

President Harry S. Truman receives a gold medal and scroll declaring him an honored guest in Mexico City. Present at the ceremony, Mexican President Miguel Aleman.

President Harry S. Truman receives a gold medal and a scroll from President Miguel Aleman declaring him a guest of honor in Mexico City.

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.

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 and officers of the Missouri Writers Guild. At the bottom of the photo the following is written: "Harry S. Truman President 1945-1953 Receiving a Special Award for his Memoirs from a delegation of the Missouri Writers Guild, Kansas City Chapter. Left to right: Mrs. Franklin L. Mitchell (Grace), President, Professor Clifford H. Nowlin, Professor Robert V. Harman, Mr. Cecil J. Perkins, and Miss Alta Florence Armstrong, Vice President." Original is oversize.

President Harry S. Truman congratulating Defense Secretary James Forrestal after awarding him the Medal of Merit. The presentation was made by the President in a ceremony at the White House. Same as 59-1445-2.

William D. Disston presenting George Metzger with a gold watch for service.

Former President Harry S. Truman accepting the "One More Please Club" plaque from the Kansas City Press Photographers Association, at a chili dinner at the Dixon Chili House, Kansas City, Missouri. A. B. Crank of the Kansas City Star making the presentation.