Monuments

President Harry S. Truman (center) and unidentified dignitaries watching as a wreath is carried up the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during ceremonies commemorating Lincoln's Birthday. Crowds of onlookers stand on the stairs of the Memorial

Crowd gathered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial for celebration of Lincoln's birthday. People 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.

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.

President Harry S. Truman (center) and unidentified dignitaries watching procession coming down the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the Lincoln birthday celebration.

Celebration at Lincoln Memorial with a line of members of the military lining the steps. People unidentified. The celebration is in commemoration of the 140th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth.

The Lincoln Memorial illuminated at night during President Harry S. Truman's inaugural celebration.

Jefferson Memorial illuminated at night during President Harry S. Truman's inaugural celebration.

Jefferson Memorial, with the Washington Monument in the background, illuminated at night during President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural celebration.

Fireworks lighting up the night sky overlooking the Washington Monument and the Reflecting Pool during President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural celebration.