U.S. Navy

President Harry S. Truman leaving the U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt on the Admiral's Barge after a visit during a set of fleet maneuvers off the Virginia Capes.

President Harry S. Truman thanking M. R. Conway, Bkr/1/c who made the "Welcome Aboard" cake sitting on the table. President Truman was aboard the U. S. S. Franklin D. Roosevelt during fleet maneuvers off the Virginia Capes.

Admiral Chester Nimitz (left) and President Harry S. Truman on the bridge of the U. S. S. Franklin D. Roosevelt aircraft carrier.

President Harry S. Truman on the bridge of the U. S. S. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Truman was aboard the U. S. S. Franklin D. Roosevelt for fleet maneuvers off the Virginia Capes.

President Harry S. Truman and Admiral Marc A. Mitscher viewing fleet maneuvers from aboard the U. S. S. Franklin D. Roosevelt during a series of fleet maneuvers off the Virginia Capes.

From left to right, Brig. General Harry Vaughan, Admiral Chester Nimitz, President Harry S. Truman, and an unidentified man aboard the U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt during fleet maneuvers off the Virginia Capes.

President Harry S. Truman chats with Robert G. Schmidt, 52/c in the sick bay of the U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt during fleet maneuvers off the Virginia Capes.

President Harry S. Truman stands with Commander David F. Kinert looking over the electrical system of the U. S. S. Franklin D. Roosevelt during fleet maneuvers off the Virginia Capes.

President Harry S. Truman being welcomed by Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal and Admiral Chester Nimitz aboard the U. S. S. Franklin D. Roosevelt during fleet maneuvers off the Virginia Capes.

Admiral Marc A. Mitscher (left) and Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal (right) standing together during President Harry S. Truman's trip aboard the U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt during fleet maneuvers off the Virginia Capes.