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President Harry S. Truman greets Senator McGrath at the Little White House, Key West

President Harry S. Truman greets Senator J. Howard McGrath, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, (left) and William M. Boyle Assistant to the Chairman of the DNC (not visible), at the Little White House, Key West, Florida. Also present were Eben Ayers (second from right) and Captain Robert L. Dennison (right). (See also 71-1041.) From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Captain Dennison, Vice-president elect Alben Barkley, and Leslie Biffle in a Car at Boca Chica Airport

Captain Robert L. Dennison (front seat) and Vice-President Elect Alben Barkley and Leslie Biffle (back seat) sit in an open car at the Boca Chica airport, waiting to be driven to the Little White House, Key West, Florida, to join President Harry S. Truman and the rest of his party for a post-election vacation. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Vice-President Elect Barkley and Leslie Biffle are welcomed to Key West, Florida, by Captain Dennison

Upon arrival at the Boca Chica Airfield, Vice-President elect Alben Barkley (2nd from right) and Leslie L. Biffle are welcomed to Key West, Florida, by Captain Robert L. Dennison (2nd from left) and an unidentified officer. They are joining President Harry S. Truman for a post-election vacation. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Ambassador John G. Winant Comes Aboard the USS Augusta

United States Ambassador to Great Britain John G. Winant (standing on steps) and an unidentified United States Army officer are preparing to board the USS Augusta to meet with President Harry S. Truman. They visited President Truman on board the ship as he was returning to the United States from the Potsdam Conference. All others are unidentified. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2 From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2.

The HMS Renown

The HMS Renown (left) in Plymouth Harbor during a visit between King George VI of Great Britain and President Harry S. Truman. President Truman was preparing to return to the United States after the Potsdam Conference. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2.

Flags Fly Atop Ship

The British White Ensign flies on the mast of the USS Augusta while King George VI of England is on board visiting President Harry S. Truman. The Augusta is preparing return to the United States after the Potsdam Conference. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2.

President Harry S. Truman Boards the HMS Renown

President Harry S. Truman (right) is preparing to board the HMS Renown to pay a visit to King George VI of England (left) and Lord Halifax, the Ambassador of Great Britain to the United States (second from left). Unidentified sailors and crewmen are also present. President Truman is preparing to return to the United States after the Potsdam Conference. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2.

President Harry S. Truman Inspects the Marine Guard Aboard the HMS Renown

President Harry S. Truman (right) inspects the Marine Guard aboard the HMS Renown. Behind President Truman is King George VI of England. President Truman visited King George VI on board the HMS Renown as he prepared to return to the United States after the Potsdam Conference. All others are unidentified. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2.

The Captain of the HMS Renown Welcomes President Harry S. Truman

The Captain of the HMS Renown welcomes President Harry S. Truman (foreground, right) aboard the ship. President Truman visited King George VI of England aboard the Renown as he returned to the United States after the Potsdam Conference. Other sailors and naval officers are unidentified. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2.