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King Faisal II of Iraq viewing the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution

At the Library of Congress, His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq is shown the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. 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."

Truman Speaks at Archives Ceremony

President Harry S. Truman (standing) delivers an address during ceremonies at the National Archives dedicating a new shrine for the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Also pictured are Chief Justice Fred Vinson (directly behind podium) and Wayne C. Grover, Archivist of the United States (second row, left, partly obscured). All others are unidentified.

New Archives Shrine Unveiled

Guests at the dedication ceremony for the new shrine for the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights look on as the shrine is unveiled. President Harry S. Truman is seated in the second row, near the left corner of the cases on the floor. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Fred Vinson is standing nearest the podium on the right. All others are unidentified.