Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Harry S. Truman (center) greets a crowd in Arco, Idaho, outside of a recreation hall, a stop on his presidential campaign trip to the West Coast. Military Aide General Harry Vaughan in his uniform can be seen on the lower steps. (Same as 59-207 and 66-682) From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

A crowd surrounds the speaker's platform for a speech by President Harry S. Truman (seated on platform) during his trip to the West Coast. The exact city is unknown. All others are unidentified. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman stands on the steps of the rear platform of a train greeting the gathering crowd of supporters as he returns to Washington from his presidential campaign trip to the West Coast. The location is unknown. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman (back seat, left) in his automobile during an inspection tour of the United States Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, listening to a group of school children singing "My Country Tis of Thee." Seated in the front seat is Admiral William Leahy. All others are unidentified. Truman visited Guantanamo Bay during a vacation cruise of the area.

President Harry S. Truman (right) delivering a speech at Christiansted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Standing behind Truman, from left to right: Major Harry Vaughan, unidentified (mostly obscured by Vaughan), Admiral William D. Leahy, Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug, Alexander Moorhead, and three unidentified men. President Truman visited St. Croix during a vacation cruise of the area.

President Harry S. Truman (center, in white hat) returning to his yacht, the U.S.S. Williamsburg, at Frederiksted Harbor during his visit to St. Croix, Virgin Islands. All others are unidentified. Truman visited St. Croix during a vacation cruise of the area.

President Harry S. Truman waving to the crowd at Fort Christian during his visit to St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Front row, from left to right: Mr. Alexander Moorhead, Chairman Municipal Council of St. Croix; Secretary of Interior Julius Krug; President Truman; and Governor William Hastie. All others are unidentified. Truman visited St. Croix during a vacation cruise of the area.

President Harry S. Truman (back seat, driver's side) and Governor William Hastie (back seat, passenger side) in their automobile at "Drake's Seat," a promontory overlooking Magens Bay, on the island of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Truman visited St. Thomas during a vacation cruise of the area.

President Harry S. Truman (right) receiving a hand-carved mahogany tray from Ralph Paiewonsky (center), Chairman of the St. Thomas Reception Committee, as Governor William Hastie (left) of the Virgin Islands looks on, during welcoming ceremonies for the President at Emancipation Park in Charlotte Amalie. The banner behind them reads "Welcome President Truman, Champion of Human Rights." Truman visited the Virgin Islands as part of his vacation cruise.

President Truman (center, left) and Governor William Hastie (center, right) of the Virgin Islands posing for photographers at "Drake's Seat," a promontory overlooking Magens Bay, on the island of St. Thomas. Also present is Major Harry Vaughan, Truman's military aide (second from right) and Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug (far right). Others are unidentified. Truman visited St. Thomas during a vacation cruise of the area.