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President Truman at a ship ceremony

59-1330-1
Accession Number
59-1330-1
8.75x6.75 inches
Black & White
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NAID 348260289
Keywords
Naval officers
Presidential advisors
Presidential press secretaries
Presidential vacations
Presidents
Sailors
Ships
Submarines (Ships)
HST Keywords
Florida - Key West; Truman - Ships - Submarines - U-2513; Truman - Trips - Key West - 1947
People Pictured
Leahy, William D. (William Daniel), 1875-1959
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Ross, Charles G. (Charles Griffith), 1885-1950
Steelman, John Roy, 1900-1999
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Description
President Harry S. Truman (center in white suit) receiving a scroll and other items from the officers and crew of the submarine U-2513, proclaiming him a qualified submariner. President Truman and other members of his party visited the submarine while on vacation in Key West, Florida. Standing behind President Truman on the left is Admiral William Leahy. Also in the photo is Presidential Press Secretary Charles Ross (last row, in dark suit, next to naval officer) and Charles Steelman (next to Mr. Ross). All others in the photo are unidentified.
Date(s)
December 5, 1947