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Harry Truman Returns to Washington, D.C. After 1948 Victory

View of automobile in motorcade going through the streets of Washington, D.C. after Harry S. Truman returned to the city following the 1948 presidential election. He and Vice-president elect Alben Barkley are sitting up on the back of the limousine and J. Howard McGrath is seated lower between them. Seated in front of them left to right are Mrs. Bess Truman, Margaret Truman, and Mrs. Max (Marion) Truitt, Alben Barkley's daughter. Secret service men are standing at the back of the car.

Dedication Ceremonies For the Boy Scout Memorial in Washington, D.C

This scene gives an expansive view of the dedication of the Boy Scout Memorial located at the Ellipse at 15th and Constitution Avenue, NW, in Washington, D.C. The crowd includes many Boy Scouts in uniform. The memorial was sculpted by Donald DeLue and is in full view as well as the reflecting pool in front of the sculpture. United States Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Tom C. Clark is on the viewing stand and spoke during the program. At this event, Justice Clark was celebrating the 50th anniversary of his being an Eagle Scout.