Awards

President Harry S. Truman (second from right) presents a scroll to the retiring District of Columbia Engineer Commissioner Brigadier General Gordon R. Young (left) while Mrs. Young (second from left) looks on. Also present is Secretary of the Army Frank Pace (right).

Secretary of the Army Frank Pace (right) is awarding citations to combat photographers who were killed in Korea. The award presentation took place at the Headliners Club in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The other man in the photo is unidentified.

Secretary of the Army Frank Pace (left) is presented a plaque of appreciation recognizing his distinguished achievements by Philip G. Back (right), representing the Advertising Club of Little Rock, Arkansas.

General Wade H. Haislip presents the Legion of Merit to Cuban Major General Ruperto Cabrera and Cuban Brigadier General Quirino Uria at the Pentagon. From left to right: General Haislip, Secretary of the Army Frank Pace, Major General Cabrera, Brigadier General Uria, and Cuban Ambassador to the United States Luis Machado.

President Harry S. Truman was presented with an award and a scroll by the National Conference of Christians and Jews. The award was made in recognition of the Chief Executive's efforts toward racial and religious understanding. Front row: L to R: Thomas E. Braniff, co-Chairman, National Conference of Christians and Jews; President Truman; Robert P. Patterson, Brotherhood Week Chairman; J. Robert Rubin; rear, L to R: AFL Chief William Green, Representing AFL community organizations; Louis Nizer, Chairman, NCCJ Awards Committee; Everett R. Clinchy, NCCJ President; and Marquis Childs.

Dr. Frank P. Graham (fifth from left) receives the first Sidney Hillman Foundation Award for Public Service. John R. Steelman stands behind Dr. Graham (fourth from left). Also present is Vice-President Alben Barkley (third from right). All others are unidentified.

John R. Steelman, Director of Defense Mobilization (left) presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Adrian Murphy, President CBS Radio (right) for his company's co-operation in the Community Forum program of the Office of Defense Mobilization.

Assistant to the President John R. Steelman (right) receives congratulations from an unidentified member of the National Capital Transportation Agency. Steelman was presented the certificate as a member of the Finance Committee.

John R. Steelman (left) presents a plaque to the president of the Lions International in Mexico City.

John R. Steelman (left) presents a certificate recognizing Arch McDonald (center) as Outstanding Son of Arkansas. Mrs. William Fulbright stands to the right. The ceremony honoring Mr. McDonald took place at the Arkansas State Society Dance.