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President Harry S. Truman and King George VI Shake Hands

63-1382-65
Accession Number
63-1382-65
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 348305251
Keywords
Kings and rulers
Naval officers
Potsdam Conference, 1945
Presidential trips
Presidents
Sailors
Ships
HST Keywords
Truman - Ships - U.S.S. Augusta [aboard]; Truman - Potsdam - King George VI
People Pictured
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952
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Description
President Harry S. Truman (left) and King George VI (center, left) shake hands after the King's arrival on the USS Augusta. King George VI visited President Truman on board the Augusta before it returned to the United States after the Potsdam Conference. All other sailor and naval officers are unidentified.
Date(s)
August 2, 1945