Smith, Amanda B. (Amanda Benek), d. 1996

From left to right, Olympia, Washington Mayor Amanda B. Smith, Washington Governor Albert D. Rosellini and Major General Louis W. Truman study an artist's rendering of the floating display to be built by Army engineers. The display, which was to float on Capitol Lake contained 2,500 colored lights and more than 400 Christmas trees. A 16-foot Star of Bethlehem was to top the 30-foot center tree with a life like nativity scene in the foreground.

Major General Louis W. Truman (left), 4th Infantry Division and Fort Lewis Commander, stands with Olympia, Washington Mayor Mrs. Amanda Smith (center) and Governor Albert Rosellini (right) during the singing of the song "Christmas Island."

Mayor Amanda Smith, mayor of Olympia, Washington (left) shaking hands with Major General Louis W. Truman, Fort Lewis commanding officer (right). This photo was probably taken at Fort Lewis.