U.S. Navy

Captain Lewis S. Parks stands behind a microphone on a podium looking out. He addressed his crew members of the USS Manchester informing the crew that they are "short-timers". All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman and his staff have arrived at Boca Chica airfield in Florida. They plan to board the Independence bound for Washington National Airport. Military personnel are present as well as members of the press. Distance view, showing the "Independence" airplane. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives, 4 X 5 negatives.

The Presidential motorcade has arrived at Boca Chica airport. President Harry S. Truman and his fellow passengers exit the automobile and plan to board the Independence. Distance view. The presidential airplane "Independence" is visible. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives, 4 X 5 negatives.

Curious Japanese civilians, mostly children, gather around the USS Manchester's helicopter, nicknamed the "Clementine". It was preparing to return to the USS Manchester from Unzen, Japan during an rest and relaxation excursion. All are unidentified.

Curious Japanese onlookers, mostly children, gather around the USS Manchester helicopter, nicknamed "Clementine". The helicopter was preparing to return to the USS Manchester after visiting Unzen, Japan.

Stretcher cases carrying injured men are unloaded on the deck of the USS Manchester. They were carried to the Manchester by its helicopter. All are unidentified.

Injured men are brought aboard the USS Manchester from a helicopter in stretcher cases. All are unidentified.

Captain Lewis Parks, seen inside the USS Manchester's helicopter, prepares to leave the USS Manchester for a few days at the hot sulfur baths at Unzen, Japan. Others are unidentified.

HMTS Prasae, a Thailand Corvette, ran aground during a blizzard at Kisamun Dan, Korea. An evacuation effort to save 111 sailors was carried out by the crew of the USS Manchester. The Prasae was set further onto the beach and was destroyed by ship gunfire to prevent North Korean forces from taking control of it.

An unidentified Japanese woman holds a small basket with eggs that she was selling at Unzen, Japan. She cooked the eggs in the hot springs when visitors came.