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King Faisal II and Prince Abdul-Ilah visiting with Deborah Kerr and James Mason

His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq and his Royal Highness Prince Abdul-Ilah, Regent of Iraq, meet Deborah Kerr and James Mason at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio. Pictured from left to right, Deborah Kerr, King Faisal II, Prince Abdul-Ilah, and James Mason. From photograph album, "Visit of his Majesty the King of Iraq and his Royal Highness the Regent of Iraq to the United States of America, August 12 to September 8, 1952."

Mr. Molotov, Mr. Byrnes, The President and Marshal Stalin at Potsdam

From left to right, Vyacheslav Molotov, Secretary of State James Byrnes, President Harry S. Truman, and Joseph Stalin at the Mr. Stalin's quarters in Babelsberg during the Potsdam Conference. In the second row are (left to right) Charles Bohlen, Admiral William Leahy , and Andrei Gromyko. Same as 63-1455-76. From the album: President's Trip to the Berlin Conference.

President Truman receiving His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Ilah, Regent of Iraq

In a ceremony held for the first time since the end of Word War II, President Harry S. Truman receives His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Ilah, Regent of Iraq. The Prince and President Truman are shown standing on the White House's front portico, with the honor guard. Standing to the left, second row, is the President's military aid, Col. Harry Vaughan. To the right in the second row is Capt. James K. Vardaman, the President's Naval aid. From: Beth Gore.

President and Mrs. Truman with French President Auriol

Reception at the French Embassy during the visit of President Vincent Auriol of France to the United States. In reception line, Left to Right: Unidentified lady, Ambassador Henri Bonnet of France, President Vincent Auriol, unidentified man, President Harry S. Truman, and First Lady Bess Truman. The Harry S. Truman Library museum collection has the dress which Mrs. Truman is wearing. From: Copied from photos lent to the Truman Library by Martha Ann Swoyer, daughter of Vivian Truman.