Generals

President Harry Truman on the left waves to the throngs of onlookers as he begins his tour of Fort Benning, Georgia. Major General Withers A. Burress, Commanding General of the Infantry Center is shown on the right. Photograph is part of a scrapbook identified as "The Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Ga., 21 April 1950. Visit of Harry S. Truman, President of the United States."

Portrait identified as Major General Withers A. Burress, Commanding General, the Infantry Center Commandant, the Infantry School. Photograph is part of a scrapbook identified as "The Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Ga., 21 April 1950. Visit of Harry S. Truman, President of the United States." See also 70-3275.

Portrait identified as Lt. General Alvan C. Gillem, Jr., Commanding General, Third Army. Photograph is part of a scrapbook identified as "The Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Ga., 21 April 1950. Visit of Harry S. Truman, President of the United States."

American General John J. Pershing is shown in the center of the photograph disembarking from what is believed to be the steamship Leviathan docked at Cherbourg, France. He is arriving in France to attend the 9th National Convention of the American Legion. Catholic Church affiliated Knights of Columbus auxiliary secretary Mackey is on Pershing's left. This photograph is part of a group associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris during this American Legion event. The date is believed to be September, 1927.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) is greeted by General Alfred Gruenther during his visit to NATO-SHAPE Headquarters in Paris, France. Harry S. Truman shaking hands with General Gruenther. (Larger view, 78-942)

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) greeted by General Alfred Gruenther during his visit to NATO-SHAPE Headquarters in Paris, France. Harry S. Truman smiling and chatting with General Gruenther. (Larger view, 78-940)

A serious President Harry S. Truman (right) looks down at the medal Brig. General Fred W. Warren has just pinned on his coat in a White House Rose Garden ceremony today. The decoration, with two clusters, is the first Armed Forces Reserve Officers Medal. Truman retired as a reserve officer last year after holding the rank of Captain for 30 years. Brig. General Warren, of Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, is Vice President of the Army Reserve Officers Association. Major General Harry Vaughan (rear) is the President's military aide. From: Houston Post.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) greeted by General Alfred Gruenther, during his visit to NATO-SHAPE Headquarters. Harry S. Truman leaning on cane and listening to General Allen Gruenther. (Larger view, 78-939)

Umbrella protocol is an impromptu affair tonight as President Harry S. Truman (center) waits in a thunderstorm at the Washington National airport for Secretary of State Dean Acheson to arrive from Honolulu, Hawaii. David K. Bruce, Under Secretary of State, has a ruffled parasol and Brig. Gen. Robert Landry, the President's Air Force Aide, a man sized model. Donor: Houston Press.

John F. Melby, back to camera, and General Graves B. Erskine, facing camera, meet with unidentified men in Thailand during the Melby Erskine Mission.