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King George VI Greets President Harry S. Truman

64-397-01
Accession Number
64-397-01
4x5 inches (10x13 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 343791391
Related Collection
Rigdon, William M. Papers
Keywords
Cabinet officers
Kings and rulers
Naval officers
Potsdam Conference, 1945
Presidential trips
Presidents
Sailors
Ships
HST Keywords
Truman - Potsdam - King George VI
People Pictured
Byrnes, James F. (James Francis), 1882-1972
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952
Leahy, William D. (William Daniel), 1875-1959
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Description
King George VI of England (foreground, left) is greeting President Harry S. Truman (foreground second from left) as he boards the HMS Renown. President Harry S. Truman is followed by Secretary of State James Byrnes (second from right) and Admiral William Leahy (right). President Truman visited the Renown as he returned to the United States after the Potsdam Conference. Other sailors and naval officers are unidentified.
Date(s)
August 2, 1945