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Vaughan, Harry H., 1893-1981

President Harry S. Truman and Others on the Well Deck of the USS Augusta

Foreground, from left to right: Captain James Vardaman, General Harry Vaughan, Press Secretary Charles Ross, and President Harry S. Truman on the well deck of the U. S. S. Augusta off the coast of Plymouth, England where President Truman will depart for the United States after attending the Potsdam Conference in Germany. The cruiser Philadelphia is in the background. It is the escort ship for the U. S. S. Augusta. Others are unidentified. From the album, number 2: "President Truman's Trip to Potsdam."

President Truman with Generals Eisenhower, Patton, Bradley, and others at Potsdam Conference

President Harry S. Truman attends ceremonies at the U. S. Group Control Council Headquarters in Berlin, Germany where the first American flag was raised over the headquarters (Flag of Liberation). Foreground, from left to right: Brigadier General Harry H. Vaughan, General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lieutenant General George Patton, President Truman, Secretary of War, Henry L. Stimson, and General Omar Bradley. In the background, between General Patton and President Truman, is Truman's Naval Aide Captain James Vardaman. Others are unidentified.

President Truman with Filipino stewards and others at the Little White House during Potsdam Conference

President Harry S. Truman (third row, second from right) and members of his party with their Filipino stewards at the north entrance of the "Little White House," the residence of President Truman during the Potsdam Conference. Also present are Major General Harry Vaughan (second row, left); Admiral William D. Leahy (third row, left); Secretary of State James Byrnes (third row, second from left); and Press Secretary Charles Ross (fourth row, right). All others are unidentified. From the album, number 2: "President Truman's Trip to Potsdam."

Truman and members of his party with the staff of the "Little White House"

President Harry S. Truman (eighth from the right) and members of his party with the staff of the "Little White House" on the south lawn. The Little White House is the residence of President Truman during the Potsdam Conference in Germany. Others present include Major Harry Vaughan (seventh from the left); Secretary of State James Byrnes (tenth from the left); Captain James Vardaman (ninth from the right); and Admiral William D. Leahy (sixth from the right). Leland Max Coleman is fourth from the left (in the back). Others are unidentified.

President Truman inspecting troops of the 84th Infantry Division

President Harry S. Truman on a country road near Frankfurt, Germany inspecting units of the 84th Infantry Division. President Truman is at the left, standing by a microphone. Secretary of State James Byrnes is to the left of President Truman. Major General Harry Vaughan (wearing sunglasses) is standing behind Truman. The President is on a break from the Potsdam Conference. From the Album, Number 2: "President Truman's Trip to Potsdam."

President Truman at a Baseball Game, Griffith Stadium

President Harry S. Truman attending a Washington Senators baseball game at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D. C. Standing in the front row behind the Presidential seal, from left to right: Bess Truman; Jane (Mrs. Alben) Barkley; President Truman, Fred Vinson. The first three men in the second row are (left to right) Admiral Robert Dennison, General Harry Vaughan, and Special Assistant Averell Harriman. All others are unidentified.

General Harry Vaughan Participates in Crossing the Equator Ceremony, USS Missouri

Original caption: "Landlubber Vaughan is called "Front and center." Major General Harry Vaughan participates in the crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri upon President Harry S. Truman's return trip to the United States from Brazil. Others are unidentified. From the album "President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro."

Viewing a Crossing the Equator Ceremony on the USS Missouri

Original caption: "The President notices someone in a tight spot." Left to right: Unidentified officer, President Harry S. Truman, unidentified man in background, Military Aide General Harry Vaughan, two unidentified men in background, Press Secretary Charles Ross, and Margaret Truman (seated) view a crossing the equator ceremony on board the USS Missouri as they return to the United States from a trip to Brazil. From the album "President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro."