U.S. Navy

This is a view of the coastline of Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, taken during President Harry S. Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Five unidentified men (two in suits, one in swimming trunks, and two in T-shirts and pants) and one unidentified woman pose for a group photo outside. The event, location, and date are unknown. However, the photo was taken during President Harry S. Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman waves his hat to the gathering crowd as he re-embarks with the Governor of Puerto Rico, Jesus Pinero, in a motorcade back to San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the Williamsburg. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

On the bandstand in Emancipation Park, under the sign "Welcome President Truman, Champion of Human Rights," Governor William Hastie, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, welcomes President Harry S. Truman to the island. President Truman is seated behind Governor Hastie. All others are unidentified. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

An unidentified ship sails down the path of the setting sun, probably in the Caribbean Sea. The photo was taken during President Harry S. Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Photo of U.S.S. Williamsburg at sea in the Caribbean under ominous skies, taken during President Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba. [The color version of this image is entirely red.] From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

The crew of the submarine USS Requin, moored at the Naval Submarine Base, Key West, Florida, awaits the arrival of President Truman who will make an inspection of the boat and crew. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Sailors line the deck of the Williamsburg as it approaches anchorage at Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, one of the islands President Truman will visit during his trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Navy personnel lounge in the sun and enjoy a swimming pool on a naval base somewhere in the Caribbean. The photo was taken during President Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman (in civilian clothing) sits in the rear seat of an automobile awaiting departure in a motorcade in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the President's first stop on his tour of the Caribbean Islands. Others are unidentified. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.