Heads of state

President Miguel Aleman of Mexico (right at podium) with President Harry S. Truman (left at podium) in Washington.

President Miguel Aleman of Mexico (standing far left in limousine) with President Harry S. Truman (standing in limousine, right) in Washington, D. C.

Visit of President Miguel Aleman (first off airplane, right) with President Harry S. Truman (first off airplane, left) in Washington.

President Miguel Aleman of Mexico (back seat of limousine, left) with President Harry S. Truman (back of limousine, right), leaving airport.

Greeting President Miguel Aleman (shaking hands, right) of Mexico on his arrival in Washington, D. C.

In an address before a joint session of Congress, President Eurico Gasper Dutra of Brazil said that his nation was working hand in hand with the United States in an effort "to ensure world peace." Beside President Dutra can be seen President Truman. In rear of rostrum are Senate President Pro Tempore Kenneth McKellar and Speaker Sam Rayburn. From: Beth Gore.

General Charles DeGaulle, Provisional President of France, placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It was the first ceremony at the Tomb since peace was declared. From: Beth Gore.