President Truman greeted by Forrestal and Nimitz

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59-1109-3

8x10 inches (21x26 cm)

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NAID 348259591

Keywords

HST Keywords

Truman - Dignitaries - Military - Navy - Nimitz, Chester; Truman - Dignitaries - Military - Navy - Leahy, William; Ships - U. S. S. Franklin D. Roosevelt; Truman - Ships - Franklin D. Roosevelt [aboard]; Truman - Cabinet - Truman with Members - Forrestal, James

People Pictured

Forrestal, James, 1892-1949

Leahy, William D. (William Daniel), 1875-1959

Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Rights

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Credit:

U.S. Navy

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

President Harry S. Truman (third from the right) shaking hands with Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal. Admiral Chester Nimitz is standing with Secretary Forrestal; Admiral William Leahy is standing behind President Truman. Truman was aboard the U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt for fleet maneuvers off the Virginia Capes.

Date(s)

April 22, 1946

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President Truman greeted by Forrestal and Nimitz