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President Harry S. Truman and Governor Mon Wallgren in Olympia, Washington

President Harry S. Truman (first row, left) and Washington Governor Mon Wallgren (first row, right) are walking down the steps of the State Capitol building in Olympia, Washington. Also present is Secret Service agent George Drescher (far left), Senator Warren Magnuson (second row, second from left), Major General Harry Vaughan (partly obscured by President Truman), Press Secretary Charles Ross (in the back, visible between Truman and Wallgren), and Secret Service agent John Walker (behind Wallgren). Secret Service agent Jerry Behn stands at far left in background.

President Harry S. Truman On a Fishing Trip in Puget Sound, Washington

President Harry S. Truman (sixth from the left) enjoys a fishing trip in Puget Sound, Washington with General Harry H. Vaughan (second from the left), Press Secretary Charles G. Ross (fourth from the left), Secret Service Agent George Drescher (fifth from left), and Governor Monrad C. Wallgren (seventh from the left). Also present is Appointment Secretary Matthew Connelly (eighth from left, wearing pinstripe suit). All others are unidentified.

Drinks Aboard the S.S. Constitution

Reathel Odum and Secret Servicemen at the Captain's cocktail party for First Class passengers during their trip on the S.S. Constitution. At table: Mr. Cooper, ship's purser (left); Andy Daigle, Secret Service (second from left); Guy Spaman, Secret Service (fourth from left); James Burke, Secret Service (fourth from right); and Reathel Odum (third from right). Ms. Odum was personal secretary to First Lady Bess W. Truman and traveling companion of Margaret Truman at the time this photo was taken. All others unidentified.

On the S.S. America

Left to right: James Burke, Secret Service; Reathel Odum; and Guy Spaman, Secret Service, have dinner on their first night aboard the S.S. America. All others unidentified. At this time, Reathel Odum was personal secretary to First Lady Bess W. Truman and was accompanying Margaret Truman on her trip to Europe.