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King George VI Inspects the Crew of the USS Augusta

63-1316-03
Accession Number
63-1316-03
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 348304121
Related Collection
Foskett, James H. Papers
Keywords
Kings and rulers
Military ceremonies, honors, and salutes
Naval officers
Potsdam Conference, 1945
Presidential trips
Sailors
Ships
HST Keywords
Potsdam - U. S. S. Augusta; Ships - U. S. S. Augusta - George VI - Aboard; Truman - Potsdam - U. S. S. Augusta
People Pictured
Foskett, James H. (James Hicks), 1898-1961
George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952
Rights

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U.S. Navy

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
King George VI of England (in center of lines, left) inspects the crew of the U. S. S. Augusta. With him is Captain James Foskett, Commanding Officer of the ship (right). Others are unidentified. The King is paying a call on President Harry S. Truman, who is returning from the Potsdam Conference.
Date(s)
August 2, 1945