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King George VI Inspects the Marine Guard of the USS Augusta

63-1378-35
Accession Number
63-1378-35
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 348304817
Related Collection
Foskett, James H. Papers
Keywords
Kings and rulers
Marines
Military ceremonies, honors, and salutes
Naval officers
Potsdam Conference, 1945
Presidential trips
Presidents
Ships
People Pictured
George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Foskett, James H. (James Hicks), 1898-1961
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Description
King George VI of England (foreground, left) inspects the United States Marine Guard on board the USS Augusta. Also present is President Harry S. Truman (foreground, second from right) and Captain James H. Foskett (foreground, right), Commanding Officer of the USS Augusta. King George VI visited President Truman on the Augusta as President Truman prepared to return to the United States after the Potsdam Conference. All others are unidentified. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2.
Date(s)
August 2, 1945