Floods

Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug (standing behind Mr. Truman) and President Harry S. Truman inspect the flood damage from the Columbia River in Vanport, Oregon. From: The Album The President's Trip to the West Coast of the United States, Captain Robert Dennison, United States Navy, donor.

The flood damage from the Columbia River in Vanport, Oregon. From: The Album The President's Trip to the West Coast of the United States, Captain Robert Dennison, United States Navy, donor.

Aerial photo of Missouri River flood.

Aerial view of damage caused by the Missouri River flood.

Aerial view areas damaged by the flooding of the Missouri River. President Harry S. Truman's plane, the Independence, can be see flying over, viewing the damaged areas.

Aerial photo of President Harry S. Truman's plane, the Independence, flying over Missouri River flood.

Aerial view of a structure damaged by the Missouri River flood.

Aerial view of Missouri River flood.