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Governor Mon Wallgren of Washington (left), President Harry S. Truman (second from left), Frank Arthur Banks (third from left, Manager of the Columbia River District of the Bureau of Reclamation), and other unidentified men are shown standing before the Columbia River during President Truman's visit to the Grand Coulee Dam, a stop on his presidential campaign trip to the West Coast.

A view of the Columbia river, taken from the bridge that goes across the top of the Grand Coulee Dam, looking north. This is the Columbia River during the 1948 flood. The flood is mentioned in President Truman's speech of June 9, 1948.

President Harry S. Truman traveling (sitting on back of seat, back turned) in his official car during his visit to the Grand Coulee Dam area. The President's car is headed northwest on Spokane Way in Grand Coulee, Washington. The car is approaching the intersection of Spokane Way and Main Street.

Harry S. Truman and others on bridge during his visit to the Grand Coulee Dam.

The upriver side of Grand Coulee Dam, looking north. The thin straight line to the right of center is the top of the dam. A little bit of the town of Grand Coulee, Washington can be seen above the dam. This was probably taken during President Truman's western trip.

President Harry S. Truman (center) holds a pair of scissors after participating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Washington Rehabilitation Center in Seattle, Washington. General Wallace Graham in on the right. Governor Mon Wallgren is second from the right. All others are unidentified.

Original caption: "Mr. Woodward is charged with attempting to practice state department protocol at sea." Stanley Woodward participates in a crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri, on the return voyage from Brazil. From the album, President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro.

Original caption: "The No. 1 shellback receives the summons for the pollywog of the President's party (Admiral Leahy)." Admiral William Leahy participates in a crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri, on the return trip from Brazil. From the album, President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro.

Original caption: "Capt. Dennison publishes his summons to the Missouri's passengers and crew." Captain Robert Dennison participates in a crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri, on the return voyage from Brazil. From the album, President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro.

President Harry S. Truman (center, in white hat) participates in a crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri. He is returning from a trip to Brazil. Others are unidentified. Original caption: "Davy meets the Missouri's No. 1 Polly wog." From the album, President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro.