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Truman comes alongside the U. S. S. Augusta

63-1453-35
Accession Number
63-1453-35
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 348307103
Keywords
Potsdam Conference, 1945
Presidents
Ships
HST Keywords
Potsdam - U. S. S. Augusta; Ships - U. S. S. Augusta - Truman aboard; Truman - Potsdam - U. S. S. Augusta
People Pictured
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Leahy, William D. (William Daniel), 1875-1959
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Credit:
U.S. Army Signal Corps

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
President Harry S. Truman (in civilian clothes, right) comes along side the U. S. S. Augusta after visiting with King George VI of England. He is preparing to embark for the United States after attending the Potsdam Conference in Germany. Also with Truman is Admiral William D. Leahy (second from left). Others are unidentified. They are in waters off Plymouth, England. From the album, number 2: "President Truman's Trip to Potsdam."
Date(s)
August 2, 1945