Plaza Lasso, Galo, 1906-1986

The President of the United States, Harry S. Truman, greets the President of Ecuador, Galo Plaza, as the latter arrives at the National Airport, Washington, D.C. With them are the Ambassador of Ecuador, Don Luis Antonio Penaherrera (center) and his wife (left). From the Department of State Album: "Visit of His Excellency, Galo Plaza, President of Ecuador to the United States of America, June 20 to 29, 1951"

Pan American Society dinner at the Waldorf Astoria, New York City. President Galo Plaza (right) warmly greets Nelson Rockefeller (left). From the Department of State Album: "Visit of His Excellency, Galo Plaza, President of Ecuador to the United States of American, June 20 to 29, 1951"

Ecuadorian President and Senora Galo Plaza along with Mayor Villani, as well as Mayor and Mrs. Vincent Impellitteri waving from the welcoming ceremony parade reviewing stand. From the Department of State Album: "Visit of His Excellency, Galo Plaza, President of Ecuador to the United States of American, June 20 to 29, 1951"

Mrs. Franklin D. (Eleanor) Roosevelt interviews President Plaza of Ecuador for her radio show. From the Department of State Album: "Visit of His Excellency, Galo Plaza, President of Ecuador to the United States of American, June 20 to 29, 1951"

Ecuadorian President Galo Plaza (standing) addressing the members of the Council of the Organization of American States at the Pan American Union, Washington D.C. From the Department of State Album: "Visit of His Excellency, Galo Plaza, President of Ecuador to the United States of American, June 20 to 29, 1951"