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King George VI and President Harry S. Truman Aboard the USS Augusta

63-1316-01
Accession Number
63-1316-01
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 348304117
Related Collection
Foskett, James H. Papers
Keywords
Cabinet officers
Kings and rulers
Naval officers
Potsdam Conference, 1945
Presidential trips
Presidents
Sailors
Ships
Soldiers
HST Keywords
Potsdam - U. S. S. Augusta; Ships - U. S. S. Augusta - George VI - Aboard; Truman - Potsdam - U. S. S. Augusta
People Pictured
George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Byrnes, James F. (James Francis), 1882-1972
Foskett, James H. (James Hicks), 1898-1961
Leahy, William D. (William Daniel), 1875-1959
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Credit:
U.S. Navy

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
King George VI of Great Britain (foreground, left) and President Harry S. Truman (foreground, center, wearing civilian suit) on board the USS Augusta as King George prepares to leave. Standing between King George VI and President Truman is Admiral William D. Leahy. Standing behind President Truman, mostly obscured, is Secretary of State James Byrnes. Standing opposite King George VI is Captain James Foskett, Commanding Officer of the Augusta. All others are unidentified. King George VI paid a call on President Truman before he and the Augusta returned to the United States after the Potsdam Conference.
Date(s)
August 2, 1945