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Truman boarding the U.S.S. Augusta

President Harry S. Truman (in center of lines) and Secretary of State James Byrnes (in center of lines, behind Truman) at attention as the "Star Spangled Banner" is played upon the President's return to the U. S. S. Augusta from visiting with King George VI of England. They are in waters off Plymouth, England. President Truman is preparing to return to the United States after attending the Potsdam Conference in Germany. From the album, number 2: "President Truman's Trip to Potsdam."

Truman comes alongside the U. S. S. Augusta

President Harry S. Truman (in civilian clothes, right) comes along side the U. S. S. Augusta after visiting with King George VI of England. He is preparing to embark for the United States after attending the Potsdam Conference in Germany. Also with Truman is Admiral William D. Leahy (second from left). Others are unidentified. They are in waters off Plymouth, England. From the album, number 2: "President Truman's Trip to Potsdam."

King Faisal II and Prince Abdul-Ilah speak with the press

His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq and His Royal Highness Prince Abdul-Ilah, Regent of Iraq, arrive in New York. While still aboard ship the King meets members of the press, broadcasts over the networks, and is photographed by newspaper and motion picture-cameramen. From photograph album, "Visit of his Majesty the King of Iraq and His Royal Highness the Regent of Iraq to the United States of America, August 12 to September 8, 1952." (This album covers photographs 72-629 through 72-690).