Submarines (Ships)

Photograph of the USS Pompano, a Porpoise Class Submarine. The submarine, which was the second vessel to bear the name, was launched March 11, 1937 and commissioned June 12, 1937. Lewis Parks became commanding officer on April 12, 1939 when he was a Lieutenant Commander.

Numerous cranes, ships, and a submarine in dry dock at Kobe Harbor, Kobe, Japan.

President Harry S. Truman (in white cap bottom right) is saluted as he leaves the captured German submarine U-2513 at Key West, Florida. James H. Foskett (to right of Truman) and William D. Leahy (to right of Foskett) follow. All other sailors are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (in white cap on left) shakes hands with unidentified military man after receiving plaque and scroll aboard the U-5213, declaring President Truman a "Qualified Submariner" after going on board the captured German submarine. Also present is Admiral William D. Leahy (foreground, left). Other sailors and officers are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (third from left, in white cap) shakes hands with the medal winners: Commander G.W. Street, Commander I.S. Hartman, Commander G.H. Whiting, and Lieutenant G. W. Clark (unknown order). Rear Admiral James H. Foskett (to right of podium) and Admiral William D. Leahy (second back, to left of podium) and unidentified others look on. President Truman awarded two Gold Stars and two Bronze Star Medals during his vacation trip to Key West, Florida and his visit to a captured German World War II submarine.

President Harry S. Truman (in white cap), with Admiral James H. Foskett to his left, receives a bronze plaque and scroll from Lieutenant Commander J. B. Casler aboard the U-5213, declaring President Truman a "Qualified Submariner" after going on board the captured German submarine. Also present is Admiral William D. Leahy (foreground, left). Other sailors and officers are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, second from right, in civilian clothes) is piped aboard the USS Tusk during his visit to the United States Naval Academy. President Truman gives a salute. On the right is Vice Admiral Aubrey W. Fitch, Superintendent of the Naval Academy. All others unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (in white cap bottom right) is saluted as he leaves the captured German submarine U-2513 at Key West, Florida. James H. Foskett (to right of Truman) and William D. Leahy (to right of Foskett) follow. John Steelman stands next to the woman standing near the line of sailors. All other sailors are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (fifth from right, white hat) prepares to leave the submarine U-2513, which he rode on while on vacation in Key West, Florida. Also present is Special Counsel Clark Clifford (second from right). All others are unidentified. Part of the album The President's Vacation Trip to Key West 17-23 November 1946.

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, left) thanks Lieutenant Commander James Casler (foreground, right) for the ride aboard the submarine U-2513. Truman rode in the submarine while on his vacation trip to Key West, Florida. Also present is Captain James Foskett, President Truman's Naval Aide. All others are unidentified. Part of the album The President's Vacation Trip to Key West 17-23 November 1946.