Kings and rulers

President Harry S. Truman (third from left) greeting the Prince Regent of Belgium, Prince Charles (second from left, back to camera). Standing in the doorway behind President Truman is Harry Vaughan.

King George of England inspects an American battleship during World War One. Donor: Frank Freidel, who obtained these photographs from the National Archives.

President Harry S. Truman (center) and the Prince Regent of Belgium, Prince Charles (to the left), saluting. Behind President Truman, from left to right are General Harry H. Vaughan, Captain Robert L. Dennison, and General Robert Landry.

Christmas Card to the Trumans from Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard with a snapshot of the family and a pig on a leash. The caption reads "With all best wishes for Christmas and the New Year," and in handwriting "also to Margaret, and again, many thanks for the beautiful album." The original signed card can be found in the Museum Collection, PSF 315.

Their Royal Highnesses the Princess Elizabeth and The Duke of Edinburgh (at left) at the State Dinner, Government House, Ottawa, Canada.

Mrs. James E. Webb, wife of Under Secretary James E. Webb, is shown with the Royal Thailand couple during a visit to Washington D. C.

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, left) and King George VI of England (foreground, right) aboard the U. S. S. Augusta off the coast of Plymouth, England. President Truman is preparing to return to the United States after attending the Potsdam Conference in Germany. In the background next to President Truman is Captain James Foskett, commanding officer of the U. S. S. Augusta. From the album, number 2: "President Truman's Trip to Potsdam.

King George VI visits President Harry S. Truman on Board the USS Augusta. He is visiting the President before Mr. Truman's return to the United States after attending the Potsdam Conference. Walking down the stairs from top to bottom are: Captain James Vardaman, Admiral Ralph Leatham, President Truman, and King George VI. From the album, number 2: "President Truman's Trip to Potsdam."

King George VI of England (in center of lines, left) inspects the crew of the U. S. S. Augusta. With him is Captain James Foskett, Commanding Officer of the ship. Behind King George VI is President Harry S. Truman. Others are unidentified. The King is paying a call on President Truman, who is returning from the Potsdam Conference. From the album, number 2: "President Truman's Trip to Potsdam."

King George VI of England pays a visit to President Harry S. Truman aboard the USS Augusta, as President Truman returns home from the Potsdam Conference. Others are unidentified. From the album, Number 2: "President Truman's Trip to Potsdam."