Lamour, Dorothy, 1914-

President Harry S. Truman pictured with, from left to right, Gower Champion, Marge Champion, Jack Benny, Dorothy Lamour, Jo Stafford, Liberace, and Wally Cox at the White House News Photographers Ball.

A troupe of Hollywood actors and actresses performed a show for crew members of the USS Manchester upon their arrival to Long Beach, California after being in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. Seated in the first row are Virginia Field (left), Joyce Mackenzie (second from left), Monica Lewis (third from right), and Dorothy Lamour (second from right). Standing in the background, second from right is Captain Lewis Parks, commander of the USS Manchester. Others are unidentified.

Seaman Eugene Reddel of Baytown, Texas, a member of the USS Manchester crew, poses for a photo with Monica Lewis, dubbed "Miss Manchester" by the Manchester crew during celebration of the USS Manchester's return to Long Beach, California after tour in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. Seated behind them are actresses Joyce Mackenzie (left) and Dorothy Lamour (second from right). Standing in the background is Captain Lewis Parks, commander of the USS Manchester. Others are unidentified.

An unknown man stands at microphone during celebration of the USS Manchester's return to Long Beach, California after tour in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. Hollywood actresses are seated behind him, including Virginia Field and Joyce Mackenzie (left and second from left), Monica Lewis (second from right), and Dorothy Lamour (right). Standing in the background is Captain Lewis Parks, commanding officer of the USS Manchester. All others are unidentified.

Seaman Charles Ryan, a member of the USS Manchester crew, and Dorothy Lamour dance the hula during celebration of the USS Manchester's return to Long Beach, California after tour in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. Hollywood actresses are seated behind them, including Monica Lewis, far right with Captain Lewis S. Parks, Commanding Officer of the USS Manchester behind her. Others are unidentified.

Seaman Charles Ryan, a member of the USS Manchester crew, and Dorothy Lamour dance the hula during celebration of the USS Manchester's return to Long Beach, California after tour in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. Hollywood actresses are seated behind them, including Monica Lewis, far right with Captain Lewis S. Parks, Commanding Officer of the USS Manchester behind her. Marilyn Monroe is standing next to Captain Parks. Virginia Field is seated on the left. All others are unidentified.

Actress Monica Lewis stands at a microphone on stage during celebration of the USS Manchester's return to Long Beach, California after tour in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. She is reaching for an autographed photo of herself. Hollywood actresses are seated her, including Carole Morton (second from left) and Dorothy Lamour (third from left, partly obscured). In the background, third from the right, is Captain Lewis S. Parks, Commanding Officer of the USS Manchester. All others are unidentified.

Dorothy Lamour stands on stage at a microphone during the USS Manchester's celebration upon arrival in Long Beach, California after being in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. Hollywood actresses are seated behind Lamour, including Joyce Mackenzie (left) and Monica Lewis (second from right). Standing in the background on the right is Captain Lewis Parks, commanding officer of the USS Manchester. Others are unidentified.

The USS Manchester arrives in Long Beach, California after nearly a year on combat duty in the Korean War. Fourteen Hollywood actors and actresses were on hand to greet the returning officers and men.

Seaman Eugene Reddel of Baytown, Texas, a member of the USS Manchester crew, poses for a photo with Monica Lewis, dubbed "Miss Manchester" by the Manchester crew during celebration of the USS Manchester's return to Long Beach, California after tour in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. Seated behind them are actresses Joyce Mackenzie (left) and Dorothy Lamour (second from right). Standing in the background is Captain Lewis Parks, commander of the USS Manchester. Others are unidentified.