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

63-1378-32
Accession Number
63-1378-32
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 348304811
Related Collection
Foskett, James H. Papers
Keywords
Kings and rulers
Naval officers
Potsdam Conference, 1945
Presidential trips
Presidents
Sailors
Ships
People Pictured
George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Vardaman, James K. (James Kimble), 1894-1972
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Description
President Harry S. Truman (foreground, left) is welcoming King George VI of England on board the USS Augusta. He visited President Harry S. Truman on the Augusta as President Truman prepared to return to the United States after the Potsdam Conference. On the left is the background is Captain James K. Vardaman. All others are unidentified. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2.
Date(s)
August 2, 1945