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King George VI on Board the USS Augusta

63-1453-39
Accession Number
63-1453-39
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 348307111
Keywords
Kings and rulers
Naval officers
Potsdam Conference, 1945
Presidential advisors
Presidential trips
Presidents
Ships
HST Keywords
Potsdam - USS Augusta; Ships - USS Augusta - George VI - Aboard; Truman - Potsdam - USS Augusta
People Pictured
George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Leatham, Ralph, 1886-1954
Vardaman, James K. (James Kimble), 1894-1972
Rights

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Credit:
U.S. Army Signal Corps

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
King George VI visits President Harry S. Truman on Board the USS Augusta. He is visiting the President before Mr. Truman's return to the United States after attending the Potsdam Conference. Walking down the stairs from top to bottom are: Captain James Vardaman, Admiral Ralph Leatham, President Truman, and King George VI. From the album, number 2: "President Truman's Trip to Potsdam."
Date(s)
August 2, 1945