Wreath laying ceremonies

Military band playing during the wreath laying ceremonies at the Jefferson Memorial in celebration of Thomas Jefferson's 209th birthday. All are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (second from right) attending the wreath laying ceremonies at the Jefferson Memorial in celebration of Thomas Jefferson's 209th birthday. Also present are General Robert Landry (second from left) and General Harry Vaughan (third from left). All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (center) attending the wreath laying ceremonies at the Jefferson Memorial in celebration of Thomas Jefferson's 209th birthday. Descending the stairs of the Memorial are General Harry Vaughan (left) and General Robert Landry (right). All others are unidentified.

Military band playing during the wreath laying ceremonies at the Jefferson Memorial in celebration of Thomas Jefferson's 209th birthday. All are unidentified.

Statue of Thomas Jefferson inside the Jefferson Memorial, during wreath laying ceremonies celebrating Jefferson's 209th birthday. All are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (center in dark suit) watches as General Robert Landry (left) and General Harry Vaughan (right) carry a wreath into the Jefferson Memorial as part of the ceremonies celebrating Thomas Jefferson's 209th birthday. All others unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (third from right), Mrs. Bess Truman (fourth from left), and other unidentified guests attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in honor of President Abraham Lincoln's birthday.

President Harry S. Truman (third from right, back to camera), First Lady Bess W. Truman (fourth from right, back to camera) and other unidentified guests pay respects at the Lincoln Memorial in honor of President Abraham Lincoln's birthday.

President Harry S. Truman (third from left) and First Lady Bess W. Truman (second from right) along with unidentified guests attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in honor of President Abraham Lincoln's birthday.

French President Vincent Auriol waving to crowds in Lafayette Square while he is there to place a wreath at the statue of the Marquis de Lafayette. From left to right: French Ambassador to the United States Henri Bonnet, President Auriol, and French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman. Others are unidentified.