Military bases

President Harry S. Truman is shown standing on the left accepting a model M46 tank from Secretary of the Army Frank Pace, Jr. This event took place after the Third Infantry Division review held at Fort Benning, Georgia in conjunction with Truman's trip to base. Photograph is part of a scrapbook identified as "The Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Ga., 21 April 1950. Visit of Harry S. Truman, President of the United States."

Aerial view identified as the main post area of Fort Benning showing the Infantry School in the foreground and the horseshoe-shaped Quartels (barracks) in the right background. At the time Fort Benning occupied 285 square miles and had a military population of 26,000. Photograph is part of a scrapbook identified as "The Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Ga., 21 April 1950. Visit of Harry S. Truman, President of the United States."

President Harry S. Truman is in view in the center of the photograph, shown arriving at Lawson Air Force Base, Georgia. Others in view include: Louis Johnson, Secretary of Defense, second from the right; John Snyder, Secretary of the Treasury, directly behind Truman; and General Harry H. Vaughn in uniform behind Truman to the left. Labor Secretary Maurice Tobin is standing behind Snyder. Also visible is a partial view of the presidential airplane, "The Independence." Photograph is part of a scrapbook identified as "The Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Ga., 21 April 1950. Visit of Harry S.

Under Secretary of Defense, Stephen Early, on the right being greeted by Major General Withers A. Burress, Commanding General of the Infantry Center at Lawson Air Force Base. Photograph is part of a scrapbook identified as "The Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Ga., 21 April 1950. Visit of Harry S. Truman, President of the United States."

Infantry Center headquarters building located at Fort Benning, Georgia. Identification notes that the building serves as headquarters for the Infantry Center and houses the academic department of the Infantry School, with each classroom having the capacity for 200 students. Photograph is part of a scrapbook identified as "The Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Ga., 21 April 1950. Visit of Harry S. Truman, President of the United States." Same as 70-3274.

President Harry Truman on the left waves to the throngs of onlookers as he begins his tour of Fort Benning, Georgia. Major General Withers A. Burress, Commanding General of the Infantry Center is shown on the right. Photograph is part of a scrapbook identified as "The Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Ga., 21 April 1950. Visit of Harry S. Truman, President of the United States."

Secretary of Defense, Louis A. Johnson on the right greeting the Secretary of Labor, Maurice J. Tobin on the left at Fort Benning, Georgia. These men accompanied President Harry S. Truman on a trip to Fort Benning, Georgia, in April, 1950. In this view they appear to have just landed and are near an airplane. Photograph is part of a scrapbook identified as "The Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Ga., 21 April 1950. Visit of Harry S. Truman, President of the United States."

Identified as President Harry S. Truman, standing in the center being greeted by Major General Percy W. Clarkson, Commanding General of the Third Infantry Division before a review of the troops. Standing to the left of Truman by the car door is Louis A. Johnson, Secretary of Defense. Onlookers are also in view. Photograph is part of a scrapbook identified as "The Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Ga., 21 April 1950. Visit of Harry S. Truman, President of the United States."

Aerial view identified as Lawson Air Force Base, adjacent to Fort Benning, Georgia. Further identification states established in 1919 as a lighter-than-air base, Lawson Field now bases the 4408th Air Base Squadron, 14th Air Force. Their mission is to fly the troopers and gliders for the training of airborne troops. Photograph is part of a scrapbook identified as "The Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Ga., 21 April 1950. Visit of Harry S. Truman, President of the United States."

United States Navy Secretary Francis P. Matthews (1949-1951) is shown having just stepped off a Navy airplane as he arrives at Naha Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. He is being welcomed by a group of military personnel giving a honor salute. This photograph is part of a scrapbook entitled "Hon. Francis P. Matthews, the Secretary of the Navy visits Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands on Sunday, 19 November 1950."