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Churchill, Winston, Sir, 1874-1965

President Truman and Winston Churchill on the Rear Platform of a Train in St. Louis, Missouri

President Harry S. Truman and former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill appear on the rear platform of their train during a nighttime stop in St. Louis, Missouri, after their visit to Fulton, Missouri, for a speech at Westminster College. Mr. Churchill, wearing RAF coveralls otherwise known as a "siren suit," displays the familiar "V" sign while Mr. Truman waves his hat. Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder appears on the left and Admiral William Leahy is behind President Truman.

Winston S. Churchill walks up a European beach with officers and other military personnel

Winston S. Churchill disembarks from a transport boat and walks up a European beach with officers and other unidentified military personnel following. The location and event are unknown. Tracks of military vehicles can be seen in the sand. From: Stuessi Printing Co., 6119 W. 16th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106

Winston S. Churchill landing on a European beach

Winston S. Churchill sits in the stern of a transport boat, surrounded by British officers and other military personnel, after disembarking from an aircraft carrier. The boat will be coming ashore on a European beach. The exact location and event are unknown. The original photo was autographed as follows: "Winston S. Churchill - March 24, 1945." This is a copy. From: Stuessi Printing Co., 6119 W. 16th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108