President Harry S. Truman's remarks upon being presented with an Abraham Lincoln bust by Leonard Volk, from representatives of the Cartoonists' Society. Mr. Harry Hershfield presented the bust to President Truman.
Men representing each branch of the military services salute as the national anthem is played during the dedication and unveiling ceremonies of the James Forrestal Memorial at the Pentagon.
Similar pose to 97-1757 showing an unidentified man standing before the bust and plaque honoring James Forrestal, First Secretary of Defense, which was dedicated at the Pentagon on this date.
President Harry S. Truman (left) receives a bust from the American Legion. Presenting the bust to President Truman is Paul H. Griffith (center), the National Commander of the American Legion and the sculptor Charles Keck (right).