Historic sites

The front of Cecilienhof Palace in Potsdam, Germany. Left of photo is seen section used as British quarters. Long windows in center are those of Conference Room, on right are quarters of American delegation and President Truman. In center just right of Conference Room in rather dark space, are windows of officers of Stalin.

The main entrance to the Cecilienhof Palace where the Potsdam Conference was held. Circular driveway leads to the main door. In the driveway the Russians have planted a lovely display of flowers in the center of which is a huge red star of mixed flowers.

Winter scene of the Cecilienhof Palace, site of the Potsdam Conference in Germany in July, 1945.

Winter scene at the Cecilienhof Palace, site of the Potsdam Conference in July, 1945 in Germany. From: Charles Ross Papers.

At the right of the photograph is the log cabin used as a studio by artist George Caleb Bingham. The Waggoner home is at left-center.

Bingham-Waggoner home in Independence, Mo. George Caleb Bingham, the artist, had a studio that is shown at the right of the photograph. The home was later occupied by Peter Waggoner, who owned Waggoner-Gates Milling Company with Bess Wallace's grandfather, George P. Gates.

The Vaile Mansion in Independence, Missouri.

Aerial view of Arlington Cemetery and Amphitheatre. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

Marker on El Camino Real, blazed in 1691 (Now Route 6) at the Historic Fort Jesup, Sabine Parish, Louisiana. Only the cemetery, mess hall, and pillars for the Barracks remain of the Fort, which was abandoned when the Mexican War broke out. Sent to President Harry S. Truman by John D. O'Halloran, who knew of President Truman's interest in the Old Trails Road Association.

Marker on El Camino Real, blazed in 1691 (Now Route 6) at the Historic Fort Jesup, Sabine Parish, Louisiana. Only the cemetery, mess hall, and pillars for the Barracks remain of the Fort, which was abandoned when the Mexican War broke out. Sent to President Harry S. Truman by John D. O'Halloran, who knew of President Truman's interest in the Old Trails Road Association.