Memorials

President Harry S. Truman (second from right), First Lady Bess W. Truman (second from left) and other unidentified dignitaries attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial to commemorate Abraham Lincoln's birthday.

President Harry S. Truman with a wreath outside the Lincoln Memorial, during ceremonies commemorating Lincoln's Birthday. From left to right: General Robert Landry, unidentified man, First Lady Bess W. Truman, President Truman, unidentified man, and General Harry Vaughan.

President Harry S. Truman (second from right), First Lady Bess W. Truman (second from left) and other unidentified dignitaries attend the wreath-laying ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial, celebrating Abraham Lincoln's birthday. General Robert Landry (left) and General Harry Vaughan (right) are at the head of the group walking down the stairs.

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) and First Lady Bess W. Truman (second from right) with other unidentified dignitaries, standing at attention during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial commemorating Abraham Lincoln's Birthday.

President Harry S. Truman outside the Lincoln Memorial, during ceremonies commemorating Lincoln's Birthday. From left to right: General Robert Landry, unidentified man, First Lady Bess W. Truman, President Truman, unidentified man, and General Harry Vaughan.

Former President Harry S. Truman speaks at the dedication of the Eddie Jacobson Memorial Chapel, Hillel Foundation, in Columbia, Missouri. George Goldman gazes up at Mr. Truman.

President Harry S. Truman attending a ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial to celebrate Lincoln's birthday. From left to right: unidentified, Admiral Robert Dennison, President Truman, General Robert Landry, unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (center) and unidentified dignitaries standing at attention outside the Lincoln Memorial during ceremonies commemorating Lincoln's Birthday.

President Harry S. Truman and other dignitaries outside the Lincoln Memorial during ceremonies commemorating Abraham Lincoln's 140th birthday. From left to right: unidentified, Admiral Robert Dennison, President Truman, General Robert Landry, and unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (center) and unidentified dignitaries watching a flag procession on the steps of Lincoln Memorial. Truman is attending a wreath laying ceremony commemorating President Abraham Lincoln's birthday. The two military officers at the top of the stairs are Admiral Robert Dennison (left) and General Robert Landry (right). All others are unidentified.