Generals

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.

General Graves B. Erskine and John F. Melby meet with unidentified people in Thailand during the Melby Erskine Mission.

General Graves B. Erskine meeting with unidentified men in Thailand during the Melby Erskine Mission.

General Graves B. Erskine, left, and John F. Melby, right, meet with unidentified people in Thailand during the Melby Erskine Mission.

General Graves B. Erskine, saluting, and John F. Melby walking in front of the soldiers. The soldiers are standing at attention with the flag. They are probably in Thailand.

John F. Melby, on left, and General Graves B. Erskine, second from left, being greeted. They are in the Philippines during the Melby Erskine Mission. Others are unidentified.

General Graves B. Erskine is being greeted in the Philippines during the Melby Erskine Mission. Others are unidentified.

General Graves B. Erskine and John F. Melby walking up the steps with an unidentified man. The soldiers and building under construction can be seen in the background. They are evidently in Thailand.