Ships

President Harry S. Truman (right) standing and bending over to lead a group of men in exercises. All of them are wearing Truman Athletic Club T-shirts. President Truman is on the U.S.S Missouri returning from his visit to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

President Harry S. Truman (center in white suit) receiving a scroll and other items from the officers and crew of the submarine U-2513, proclaiming him a qualified submariner. President Truman and other members of his party visited the submarine while on vacation in Key West, Florida. Standing behind President Truman on the left is Admiral William Leahy. Also in the photo is Presidential Press Secretary Charles Ross (last row, in dark suit, next to naval officer) and Charles Steelman (next to Mr. Ross). All others in the photo are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman leaving the submarine U-2513, after receiving a plaque certifying him as a qualified submariner. This event occurred while President Truman was on vacation in Key West, Florida.

President Harry S. Truman (center in white suit) receiving a scroll and other items from the officers and crew of the submarine U-2513, proclaiming him a qualified submariner. President Truman and other members of his party visited the submarine while on vacation in Key West, Florida. Standing behind President Truman on the left is Admiral William Leahy. Also in the photo is Presidential Press Secretary Charles Ross (last row, in dark suit, next to naval officer) and Charles Steelman (next to Mr. Ross). All others in the photo are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (center in white suit) receiving a scroll and other items from the officers and crew of the submarine U-2513, proclaiming him a qualified submariner. President Truman and other members of his party visited the submarine while on vacation in Key West, Florida. Standing behind President Truman on the left is Admiral William Leahy. Also in the photo is Presidential Press Secretary Charles Ross (last row, in dark suit, next to naval officer) and Charles Steelman (next to Mr. Ross). All others in the photo are unidentified.

Survivors of the U.S.S. President Lincoln on the U.S.S. Washington, during World War I. Donor: Frank Freidel, who obtained these photographs from the National Archives.

View of docks and harbor at St. Nazaire, Indre et Loire, France. Donor: Frank Freidel, who obtained these photographs from the National Archives.

Troops of the 129th Infantry, 35th Division, in English Frigate #34, Brest, France. Donor: Frank Freidal, who obtained these photographs from the National Archives.

Navy yards in Norfolk, Virginia, view in the time of World War One, showing several battleships. Donor: Frank Freidal, who obtained these photographs from the National Archives.

Sinking of the U.S.S. Illinois during World War I. Donor: Frank Freidal, who obtained these photographs from the National Archives