Military cadets

President Harry S. Truman joins the midshipmen in tossing pennies to the statue of Tecumseh, the "God of 2.5", at the Naval Academy in Annapolis. Left to Right: Midshipman William K. Yates of San Gabriel, California; Midshipman Bonner R. Bell, of Clayton, Missouri; Midshipman Franklin C. Houser, Jacksonville, Florida; Midshipman Judson D. Langston, Tupelo, Mississippi; Press Secretary Charles Ross; President Truman; Major General Harry Vaughan (partly obscured); and Brigadier General Wallace Graham, White House physician. From the album, Visit of President Truman to the U.S. Naval Academy.

Midshipman Judson D. Langston, Brigade Captain, of Tupelo, Mississippi (left of President Truman), presents the Company Commanders to President Harry S. Truman (center). Standing on the right of President Truman is Vice Admiral Aubrey Fitch. Standing in the background are Major General Harry Vaughan; Captain James Foskett; Captain Jesse R. Wallace; and Captain William Smedberg. All others are unidentified. From the album, Visit of President Truman to the U.S. Naval Academy.

President Harry S. Truman at the review of the Brigade of Midshipmen at the Naval Academy. Left to right: Major General Harry Vaughan; Captain James Foskett, Presidential Naval Aide; Captain Jesse R. Wallace, Chief of Staff, Severn River, Naval Command; Captain William R. Smedberg, Aide to Secretary Forrestal; Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal; President Harry S. Truman; Fleet Admiral Aubrey Fitch, Superintendent of the Naval Academy; and Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy. From the album, Visit of President Truman to the U.S. Naval Academy.

Brigade of Midshipmen passing in review on Worden Field for President Harry S. Truman and his party, during the President's visit to the U.S. Naval Academy. From the album, Visit of President Truman to the U.S. Naval Academy.

President Harry S. Truman, accompanied by Admiral Aubrey Fitch; Midshipman Judson D. Langston, Brigade Captain; Captain Jesse R. Wallace, Chief of staff, Severn River Naval Command; Captain James Foskett; General Harry Vaughan; shown trooping the line at the Brigade review. From the album, Visit of President Truman to the U.S. Naval Academy.

Penn State's mascot, the Nittany Lion, is passed hand over hand up through the stands by the Midshipmen at the Penn State-Navy Football game. From the album, Visit of President Truman to the U.S. Naval Academy.

The Penn State and Navy mascots shown at the football game at the U. S. Naval Academy. From the album, Visit of President Truman to the U.S. Naval Academy.

Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Chief of Naval Operations, speaking to graduates of the U. S. Naval Academy's 1946 Class at Annapolis. From: Beth Gore

Richmond, Virginia Blues in inaugural parade. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

Naval Academy midshipmen passing in review during the inaugural parade. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.