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President Harry S. Truman Welcomes King George VI Aboard the USS Augusta

64-397-04
Accession Number
64-397-04
4x5 inches (10x13 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 343791397
Related Collection
Rigdon, William M. Papers
Keywords
Kings and rulers
Naval officers
Potsdam Conference, 1945
Presidential trips
Presidents
Sailors
Ships
HST Keywords
Truman - Potsdam - King George VI
People Pictured
George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Vardaman, James K. (James Kimble), 1894-1972
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Description
President Harry S. Truman (foreground, left) is welcoming King George VI of England on board the USS Augusta. He visited President Harry S. Truman on the Augusta as President Truman prepared to return to the United States after the Potsdam Conference. On the left is the background is Captain James K. Vardaman. All others are unidentified.
Date(s)
August 2, 1945