Kansas City, MO. This is a combination that would draw crowds anywhere, but you'd hardly expect it at a serious concert. Conducting the Kansas City Symphony Orchestra in "The Stars and Strips forever," is Harry S. Truman, better known as a former U. S. President. The violinist at left is well known in another field -- he is comedian Jack Benny. The concert raised about $50,000 and nearly erased the orchestra's deficit. Benny played two solos -- "Zigeunerweisen" (Gypsy Airs) by Sarasate Mendelssohn's violin concerto in "E" minor. Truman also conducted the national anthem.
Distance view of an honor guard and military band while Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews is on an inspection visit of the U.S. Naval Shipyard located at San Francisco, California. View includes the touring bus on the right used by the Secretary as well as various buildings located near the dock. Secretary Matthews is standing in the center of the photograph wearing a top coat. There is a band in the photo.
Dockside view taken during an inspection tour visit of Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews at the U.S. Naval Shipyard located at San Francisco, California. Ships can be seen in dock with sailors on board and a band and honor guard is at attention on the dock. Secretary Matthews is walking with a few others by the band and honor guard.