Dams

President Harry S. Truman and Washington Governor Monrad Wallgren (both shown from behind) on a bridge with the Grand Coulee Dam in the background.

President Harry S. Truman waves his hat as he, Margaret Truman (left) and unidentified others take in the view on an observation platform at Dry Falls Overlook, near the Grand Coulee Dam, a stop on Truman's trip to the West Coast. This is from a series of photographs of President Truman's western trip.

President Harry S. Truman and others on bridge during his visit to the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington.

President Harry S. Truman's official car on the bridge of the Grand Coulee Dam, taken during the President's visit to the dam. President Truman is not in this picture.

Governor Mon Wallgren of Washington (left), President Harry S. Truman (second from left), Frank Arthur Banks (third from left, Manager of the Columbia River District of the Bureau of Reclamation), and other unidentified men are shown standing before the Columbia River during President Truman's visit to the Grand Coulee Dam, a stop on his presidential campaign trip to the West Coast.

President Harry S. Truman traveling (sitting on back of seat, back turned) in his official car during his visit to the Grand Coulee Dam area. The President's car is headed northwest on Spokane Way in Grand Coulee, Washington. The car is approaching the intersection of Spokane Way and Main Street.

Harry S. Truman and others on bridge during his visit to the Grand Coulee Dam.

The upriver side of Grand Coulee Dam, looking north. The thin straight line to the right of center is the top of the dam. A little bit of the town of Grand Coulee, Washington can be seen above the dam. This was probably taken during President Truman's western trip.

President Harry S. Truman (right) pictured with two unidentified men at the Grand Coulee Dam, Washington.

The switchyard of the Tennessee Valley Authority's Chickamauga Dam, located near Chattanooga, Tennessee, 471 miles above the mouth of the Tennessee River.