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Truman and Others at Jagueyes Hotel in Puerto Rico

President Harry S. Truman meeting with the Governor of Puerto Rico and others on the terrace of the Jagueyes Hotel in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico. From left to right: Admiral William Leahy, Governor Jesus T. Pinero, President Truman, Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug and President of the Puerto Rican Senate Luis Munoz Marin. The man with his back to the camera is 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.