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Military unit marches at Girard College, Pennsylvania

A military unit composed of students at Girard College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, marches across a field as part of centennial ceremonies honoring the founding of the College by Stephen Girard as a free boarding school for fatherless boys. President Harry S. Truman (not shown) in the reviewing stand attends as guest of honor. (See 59-1489-1 thru 32.) From: Todd Jermstad.

Truman receives Honorary Doctor of Law degree at Baylor University

President Harry S. Truman (standing behind podium) is awarded an Honorary Doctor of Law Degree from Baylor University, Waco, Texas, by Pat Neff, President (right). Behind Mr. Truman, on his right, is Dr. Gooch, Trustee. Seated on the front row, left is Admiral William D. Leahy. The others are unidentified. Mr. Truman is scheduled to address the nation after receiving the degree. From: Cyril Clemens, Editor, Mark Twain Journal, Kirkwood, Missouri