Airplanes

President Harry S. Truman waving from the door of his airplane the "Sacred Cow" at Washington's National Airport before departing on a Christmas trip home to Independence, Missouri.

President Harry S. Truman (center on stairs) waving before boarding his airplane the "Sacred Cow" at Washington's National Airport to take off for a Christmas trip home to Independence, Missouri. His military aide, Harry Vaughan, is to the left of the President. The woman is unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman's airplane, the "Sacred Cow," on the snowy runway at Washington's National Airport before it departed to carry the President home to Independence, Missouri for Christmas.

President Harry S. Truman waves his hat from the door of his airplane, the "Sacred Cow," as he prepares to leave Washington's National Airport for a Christmas trip home to Independence, Missouri.

President Harry S. Truman's airplane, the "Sacred Cow," on the snowy runway of Washington's National Airport before its departure for a Christmas trip to Independence, Missouri.

British Prime Minister Clement Attlee (right) disembarking from his aircraft at the National Airport in Washington, D.C. Others are unidentified.

Two airplanes and a crowd gathered for the christening of the airplanes by First Lady Bess W. Truman.

First Lady Bess W. Truman (left), accompanied by Margaret Truman (right), christens an airplane. Mrs. Truman is swinging a champagne bottle. Others in background are unidentified.

View of two airplanes and speakers platform during the christening ceremony for the airplanes. First Lady Bess W. Truman performed the christening.

Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson and Mr. Clark M. Clifford are met at Boca Chica by Rear Admiral Robert L. Dennison as they arrive from Washington, D.C. for a few days visit with President Harry S. Truman at the Little White House in Key West, Florida. From left to right: Dennison, Vinson, and Clifford.