Elizalde, J. M. (Joaquin Miguel), 1896-1965
President Truman's Remarks Upon Accepting a Rock of Corregidor From the People of the Philippines
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Joaquin M. Elizalde introduces Maj. Manuel Acosta and Col. Harry Peck, who present President Harry S. Truman with a rock from Corregidor as a gift from the people of the Philippines. President Truman follows with remarks delivered at 12:10 p.m. in his office at the White House. Col. Peck and Maj. Acosta took part in the action of Corregidor and Bataan during World War II. The presentation took place during Philippine Achievement Week, which marked the progress of the Philippine Republic during its 5 years of independence.
President Truman's Remarks Upon Accepting a Rock of Corregidor From the People of the Philippines
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Joaquin M. Elizalde introduces Maj. Manuel Acosta and Col. Harry Peck, who present President Harry S. Truman with a rock from Corregidor as a gift from the people of the Philippines. President Truman follows with remarks delivered at 12:10 p.m. in his office at the White House. Col. Peck and Maj. Acosta took part in the action of Corregidor and Bataan during World War II. The presentation took place during Philippine Achievement Week, which marked the progress of the Philippine Republic during its 5 years of independence.
Harry S. Truman and the Vice President of the Philippines
Members of the Philippine Independence Mission
Members of the Philippine Independence Mission post for a photograph. From left to right: unidentified, Senator Butler, Senator Allen Ellender, unidentified, Representative Fred Crawford, Joaquin "Mike" Miguel Elizalde, Four Unidentified Men, J. Weldon Jones, and Narciso Ramos.
Manuel Roxas, J. Weldon Jones, and Joaquin "Mike" Miguel Elizalde
From left to right, Manuel Roxas, J. Weldon Jones, and Joaquin "Mike" Miguel Elizalde stand shoulder to shoulder. Autograph reads, "To Weldon Jones Always a great friend. Sincerely Mike."