Navy photographer, U.S. Submarine Service, Key West, FL
President Harry S. Truman (wearing white cap) shakes hands with Comdr. G.H. Whiting of Lumberton, NC, during the presentation of a Bronze Star. Admiral William Leahy is standing next to President Truman, in forefront. They stand in Key West, Florida in front of the USS Howard W. Gilmore.
President Harry S. Truman (center, left) with Governor William Hastie (center, right) of the Virgin Islands and General Harry Vaughan (left of Hastie) at "Drake's Seat," a promontory overlooking Magens Bay, on the island of St. Thomas. Truman visited St. Thomas during a vacation cruise of the area. On the far right is Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug. All others are unidentified.
President Harry S. Truman (right, on gangplank) receiving the salute of the crew as he leaves the U.S.S. Requin following his inspection of the submarine. Truman visited the submarine during his vacation in Key West, Florida. All others are unidentified.
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 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.
President Harry S. Truman (center) admiring a message of welcome from the Municipal Council of St. Thomas and St. John at Emancipation Park at Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands. Governor William Hastie is speaking at the microphone and Mr. Roy Gordon, Chair of the Municipal Council, stands to the President's left. They are standing beneath a banner which says "Welcome President Truman, Champion of Human Rights." Truman visited St. Thomas during a vacation cruise of the area.
President Harry S. Truman leaving the submarine Requin at Key West, Florida. Crew shown at attention. From: Album from Capt. Robert L. Dennison, USN.
Left to right: unidentified man, Secretary of Interior Julius Krug, President Harry S. Truman, and Governor William Hastie. President Truman acknowledges the people of Fort Christian in the Virgin Islands. From: Album from Capt Robert L. Dennison, USN.
Left to right: President Harry S. Truman, Governor William Hastie and General Harry Vaughan pose for photographers at Magens Bay, Virgin Islands. From: Album from Robert L. Dennison, USN.