From
1941 through 1967, Abbie Rowe photographed hundreds of events including
official ceremonies, the visits of foreign dignitaries, the enactment
of important legislation, and many other state functions both large and
small.
He covered history-making
events like the funerals of Franklin Roosevelt and John
Kennedy, Harry
Truman's announcement of the surrender of Japan that ended World War
II, and Presidential Inaugurations.
But he also covered smaller ceremonies as well - Presidents pardoning
Thanksgiving turkeys, welcoming groups of Girl Scouts, accepting small
gifts from admirers, and performing countless little ceremonial functions
that are part of the pomp and symbolism of the Presidency. One example
of these smaller events is this Abbie Rowe photo of a group of artists
attempting to best each other in capturing the best free-hand likeness
of President Truman.
From
1941 through 1967, Abbie Rowe photographed hundreds of events including
official ceremonies, the visits of foreign dignitaries, the enactment
of important legislation, and many other state functions both large and
small. 
But he also covered smaller ceremonies as well - Presidents pardoning
Thanksgiving turkeys, welcoming groups of Girl Scouts, accepting small
gifts from admirers, and performing countless little ceremonial functions
that are part of the pomp and symbolism of the Presidency. One example
of these smaller events is this Abbie Rowe photo of a group of artists
attempting to best each other in capturing the best free-hand likeness
of President Truman.
