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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Harry S. Truman Salutes the Flag at Ceremonies in Berlin, Germany

President Harry S. Truman and others salute the flag (Flag of Liberation)in Berlin, Germany, where he will speak at flag raising ceremonies. The flag which flew over the Capitol in Washington, D.C., when America entered the war will be hoisted over the headquarters of the U.S. Group Control Council, the former headquarters of the Luftwaffe. The same flag was raised in Rome and is destined to fly over Tokyo. On Truman's right are Generals Patton and Eisenhower. (See also 2007-277 and 66-3441.) President Truman is in Germany for the Potsdam Conference. From: Solomon Bogard.

President Harry S. Truman Steps Down from a Car to Attend Flag Raising Ceremonies in Berlin, Germany

President Harry S. Truman steps down from his car after arriving in Berlin, Germany, for flag raising ceremonies. The flag (Flag of Liberation), which flew over the Capitol in Washington, D.C., when America entered the war, will be hoisted over the headquarters of the U.S. Group Control Council, the former headquarters of the Luftwaffe District Comm. The same flag was raised in Rome and is destined to fly over Tokyo. General Patton (back to camera) is saluting the President. The others are unidentified. (See also 66-3441.) President Truman is in Germany for the Potsdam Conference.

President Truman with Dignitaries at Orlando Air Force Base, Florida

President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with military and civilian personnel in a receiving line welcoming him to the Orlando Air Force Base, Florida, where he and his party will embark in automobiles to Rollins College at Winter Park, Florida, where the President will receive an honorary degree. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative

President Truman at Naval Airfield at Boca Chica, Florida

After disembarking from the presidential airplane "Independence" at the Naval Airfield, Boca Chica, Florida, President Harry S. Truman is greeted by Admiral William Leahy and others and remains at the airfield to await the late arrival of the Washington newspapermen and photographers. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.