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Truman Delivering a Speech at Christiansted, St. Croix

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.

Truman and Governor William Hastie Posing For Photographers

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.

Governor Hastie Greets Truman

President Harry S. Truman (left) is greeted by Governor William Hastie (second from left) as he leaves his yacht, the U.S.S. Williamsburg, for a tour of the island of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Standing in the background are, from left to right: William Hassett (wearing bow tie), Captain Robert Dennison, General Wallace Graham (mostly obscured by Krug), Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug, Chair of the Municipal Council of St. Thomas Mr. Roy Gordon, and Colonel Robert Landry (mostly obscured by Gordon). All others are unidentified. Truman visited St.

Truman Visit to Fort Brooke, San Juan, Puerto Rico

After leaving Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, President Harry S. Truman (backseat, passenger side) visits Fort Brooke, San Juan. He is greeted by Lieutenant General Willis D. Crittenberger (standing, left) and Major General Ray E. Porter (standing, second from left). Also in the back seat of the car with President Truman are Admiral William D. Leahy (center) and Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug. Others are unidentified.

Governor Pinero Congratulates Truman at the Conclusion of His Address

President Harry S. Truman (right, just behind podium) receiving congratulations from Governor Jesus Pinero of Puerto Rico following his address at the Naval Air Station in San Juan, during ceremonies welcoming the President to Puerto Rico. Standing on the left, from left to right are Colonel Robert Landry, Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug, and President of the Puerto Rican Senate Luis Munoz Marin (smoking cigarette). Standing between Governor Pinero and President Truman is Vice Admiral Daniel Barbey. Others are unidentified.

Truman and Others at Airfield in San Juan

President Harry S. Truman (at podium) speaking upon his arrival at the Naval Air Station in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Standing behind Truman, from left to right: Colonel Robert B. Landry, Air Force Aide to the President; Honorable Julius A. Krug, Secretary of the Interior; Honorable Jesus T. Pinero, Governor of Puerto Rico; Honorable Luis Munoz Marin, President of Puerto Rican Senate; Dr. Francisco Susoni, Speaker of the House of Puerto Rico (slightly behind Marin, wearing hat and two-tone shoes); Vice Admiral Daniel E. Barbey; Major General Harry H.

President Truman, Margaret Truman, and Others on the Back of a Train in New Mexico

Margaret Truman and an unidentified man look over a document on the rear platform of a train at an unknown town in New Mexico, a stop on President Harry S. Truman's return from his presidential trip to the West Coast. The President is partly visible behind Margaret, and Harry Vaughan is on the right. The others are unidentified. (Same as 59-314-2; see also 2012-320.) From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.