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Secretary of Defense, Louis A. Johnson on the right greeting the Secretary of Labor, Maurice J. Tobin on the left at Fort Benning, Georgia. These men accompanied President Harry S. Truman on a trip to Fort Benning, Georgia, in April, 1950. In this view they appear to have just landed and are near an airplane. Photograph is part of a scrapbook identified as "The Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Ga., 21 April 1950. Visit of Harry S. Truman, President of the United States."

Aerial view identified as Lawson Air Force Base, adjacent to Fort Benning, Georgia. Further identification states established in 1919 as a lighter-than-air base, Lawson Field now bases the 4408th Air Base Squadron, 14th Air Force. Their mission is to fly the troopers and gliders for the training of airborne troops. Photograph is part of a scrapbook identified as "The Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Ga., 21 April 1950. Visit of Harry S. Truman, President of the United States."

Francis P. Matthews, United States Navy Secretary (1949-1951) is shown second from the left. He has been on an official visit to Okinawa, Japan. Identified as a honor salute upon departure from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa. This photograph is part of a scrapbook entitled "Hon. Francis P. Matthews, the Secretary of the Navy visits Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands on Sunday, 19 November 19.

President Harry S. Truman has arrived and is being greeted by a U.S. Naval officer. This is his ninth Key West Trip. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4X5 negative.

The "Independence" has landed at the Boca Chica Air Station, near Key West, Florida. This is the President's ninth Key West trip. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4X5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman on his ninth Key West, Florida Trip. He is at the airfield in Boca Chica. He is stepping down the gangway from the "Independence," followed by Fleet Admiral William P. Leahy, and Naval Aide, Rear Admiral Robert L. Dennison. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4X5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman has arrived at Boca Chica on his ninth Key West, Florida trip. He is shaking hands with an unidentified Naval Officer. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4X5 negative.

This photo was taken at the U.S. Naval Air station Boca Chica near Key West, Florida. This is the ninth Key West Trip. President Harry S. Truman is seen exiting the "Independence." From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4X5 negative.

A crowd is waiting at the U.S. Naval air station at Boca Chica, Florida for the President's arrival. The photographer notes that "side boys" are present from the Tower to the Main Gate. This is the President's ninth trip to Key West. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4X5 negative.

This was taken on the ninth Key West Trip. It is the U.S. Naval Air Station, Boca Chica, Florida. Photographers, Military and Civilian news, and service men are awaiting the arrival of the Presidential party from Washington D.C. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4X 5 negative.