President Truman Greeted by Forrestal and Nimitz

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63-309

8x10 inches (21x26 cm)

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Locke, Edwin A., Jr. Papers

Keywords

HST Keywords

Truman - Dignitaries - Military - Navy - Nimitz, Chester; Ships - U. S. S. Franklin D. Roosevelt; Truman - Ships - Franklin D. Roosevelt [aboard]; Truman - Cabinet - Truman with Members - Forrestal, James

People Pictured

Forrestal, James, 1892-1949

Leahy, William D. (William Daniel), 1875-1959

Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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Description

President Harry S. Truman (third from the right) shaking hands with Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal (second from right). Admiral Chester Nimitz is standing with Secretary Forrestal; Admiral William Leahy is standing behind President Truman. Truman was aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt for fleet maneuvers off the Virginia Capes. All others are unidentified.

Date(s)

April 22, 1946

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President Truman Greeted by Forrestal and Nimitz