Vacations

Former President Harry S. Truman and unidentified guide view a statue of a Roman on a horse, in Rome. The former President is vacationing in Europe.

Formal President and Mrs. Truman tour Rome, Italy during their European trip. In this photo, Harry S. Truman, cane in hand, among Greek ruins at the museum in Paestum, Italy.

Former President Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman tour Rome, Italy during their European trip. Here Harry S. Truman is viewing Roman ruins. It is possibly Ambassador Stanley Woodward and his wife in the background.

Former President Harry S. Truman and Mrs. Bess Truman tour on a gondola ride in Venice, Italy during their European trip. The gondola was loaned to them by the Mayor of Venice. See also 68-1518.

Former President Harry S. Truman is below deck on the S. S. United States upon his return from his trip to Europe. He speaks to and enjoys the company of the ship's crew, many of whom are African-American.

Former President Harry S. Truman, his hand on his bent knee, looks reflectively from a street at the dock and harbor area while in Italy during his European vacation.

Former President Harry S. Truman and Mrs. Bess Truman tour Rome, Italy during their European trip. In this photo, Harry and Bess Truman proceed past a priest and through a gate. U. S. Marines and U. S. Navy visible in background. Mrs. Stanley Woodward is with them.

Former President Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman walk through St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy on their European tour.

Former President Harry S. Truman and Mrs. Truman tour Rome, Italy during their European trip. In this picture, Ambassador Stanley Woodward is at left and former President Truman at right, during a press conference at the Vatican.

Former President Harry S. Truman's visit to the Vatican during his European vacation. He is at right, back to camera, as Ambassador Stanley Andrews signs the visitor's book at the Vatican.