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President Harry S. Truman Greeted by King George VI

63-1382-61
Accession Number
63-1382-61
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 348305243
Related Collection
Foskett, James H. Papers
Keywords
Cabinet officers
Kings and rulers
Naval officers
Potsdam Conference, 1945
Presidential trips
Presidents
Sailors
Ships
HST Keywords
Truman - Ships - H.M.S. Renown; Truman - Potsdam - King George VI
People Pictured
Byrnes, James F. (James Francis), 1882-1972
Leahy, William D. (William Daniel), 1875-1959
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952
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Description
President Harry S. Truman (center, right) shakes hands with King George VI of England (center, left) as he boards the HMS Renown. Secretary of State James F. Byrnes (second from right) and Admiral William D. Leahy (right) are following President Truman onto the ship. The sailors on the left behind King George VI are unidentified. President Truman and his party visited King George VI before they returned to the United States after the Potsdam Conference.
Date(s)
August 2, 1945