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Margaret Truman, Mrs. Walter Gifford, and Queen Elizabeth at Garden Party

Margaret Truman, daughter of President Harry S. Truman, on left; Augustine Gifford, wife of United States Ambassador, center; Queen Elizabeth, right; Walter Gifford, United States Ambassador to Britain, behind the Queen, are pictured at a traditional English Garden Party given by Lady Astor at her country home, Clivedon. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

A photo of Prince Charles of Belgium being greeted by President Truman at the White House

Prince Charles of Belgium was warmly greeted by President Harry S. Truman as he arrived at the White House. Later in the evening the Chief Executive entertained the Prince at a stag dinner. Left to right: Prince Charles, President Truman and the Prime Minister of Belgium, Paul Henri Spaak. From: Beth Gore.

President Truman Shakes Hands with King George VI of England on Board the USS Augusta

President Harry S. Truman (right) shakes hands with King George VI (foreground, left) of England on board the USS Augusta. This shows a back shot of the President and a front view of a smiling King George. Truman was on the way home from the Potsdam Conference and was visiting England for the first time. The naval officer in the background is Walter H. Dunnican.