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Juliana, Queen of the Netherlands, 1909-2004

President Truman Greets Queen Juliana of the Netherlands

President Harry S. Truman greets Queen Juliana of the Netherlands at Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.C. They are at the park for a ceremonial presentation of a carillon to the people of the United States from the Netherlands. On the ground, from left to right: National Capital Parks Superintendent Edward J. Kelly, President Truman, First Lady Bess W. Truman, Queen Juliana, Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (back to camera, in pinstriped suit), Prince Bernhard Leopold (wearing glasses), and Secretary of State Dean Acheson (back to camera). All others are unidentified.

President Truman Listens to Speech Welcoming Queen Juliana

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) sits with Queen Juliana of the Netherlands (left). They and First Lady Bess W. Truman (right of podium) listen to an address that is part of the ceremonies welcoming the Queen and her husband Prince Bernhard Leopold to the United States. The man speaking is Washington, D. C. Commissioner John R. Young. All others are unidentified.

Secretary Chapman Speaks at Carillon Ceremony

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (standing) speaks at Meridian Hill Park, Washington, D.C., during a ceremony at which Queen Juliana of the Netherlands presented a carillon to the people of the United States from the people of the Netherlands. In the front row, from left to right: Prince Bernhard Leopold (obscured by post), First Lady Bess W. Truman, Queen Juliana, President Harry S. Truman, Secretary Chapman, and Ann (Mrs. Oscar) Chapman (right side of podium). All others are unidentified.

President Truman Stands with Queen Juliana at Welcoming Ceremonies

President Harry S. Truman (front row, second from left) stands with Queen Juliana of the Netherlands (front row, left) at the ceremonies welcoming her and her husband, Prince Bernhard Leopold (front row, right) to the United States. Also with them is Washington, D.C. Commissioner John R. Young (front row, second from right). Also present is Admiral Robert Dennison (background, second from left). All others unidentified.

President Truman and Queen Juliana in Front of White House

President Harry S. Truman welcoming Queen Juliana of the Netherlands and her husband, Prince Bernhard Leopold, to the White House. Foreground, from left to right: President Truman, Queen Juliana, First Lady Bess W. Truman, and Prince Bernhard. Also present is General Harry Vaughan (next to door, fourth from left) and Admiral Robert Dennison (second from right). All others are unidentified.

Queen of the Netherlands Being Welcomed to the United States

President Harry S. Truman (left, back to camera) stands with Queen Juliana (right of Truman with fur coat) and Prince Bernhard Leopold (right of Juliana in military garb) as they greet members of Truman's Cabinet at Washington National Airport. Standing in line from left to right: two unidentified people; Director of Mutual Security Administration W. Averell Harriman; Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer; Ann (Mrs. Oscar) Chapman; Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (shaking hands with Queen Juliana); Nell (Mrs.