Naval officers

President Harry S. Truman (in civilian clothing at far table, seated in front of second doorway, wearing bow tie) is dining with unidentified members of the crew of the USS Augusta. President Truman and members of his party were on board the USS Augusta as they traveled to the Potsdam Conference.

President Harry S. Truman (in civilian clothing at far table, seated near first doorway, wearing bow tie) is dining with unidentified members of the crew of the USS Augusta. President Truman and members of his party were on board the USS Augusta as they traveled to the Potsdam Conference.

President Harry S. Truman (second from right) receives the latest weather report from an unidentified crew member of the USS Augusta as he discusses preparations for the Potsdam Conference with Secretary of State James Byrnes (second from left) and Admiral William Leahy (right).

President Harry S. Truman (left) speaking with an unidentified military officer as he takes a tour of the USS Augusta. President Truman and members of his party were on board the USS Augusta, traveling to the Potsdam Conference.

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, second from right) takes a tour of the USS Augusta with unidentified crewmen. President Truman and members of his party were on board the USS Augusta, traveling to the Potsdam Conference.

President Harry S. Truman (center) with Secretary of State James Byrnes (left) and Admiral William Leahy (right), at one of their discussions in preparation for the Potsdam conference. They are traveling to the Conference on board the USS Augusta.

President Harry S. Truman (left, in civilian clothing) shakes hands with Belgian naval pilot Captain August Willems as other unidentified crewmen watch. Also present is Captain James Foskett, Captain of the USS Augusta (second from right). They are on board the USS Augusta, traveling with other members of President Truman's party to the Potsdam Conference.

President Harry S. Truman (standing, left) takes a tour of the USS Augusta with unidentified crewmen. President Truman and members of his party were on board the USS Augusta, traveling to the Potsdam Conference.

Foreground, from left to right, Captain James Vardaman, Major General Harry Vaughan, Press Secretary Charles Ross, and President Harry S. Truman are standing on the deck of the USS Augusta. All others are unidentified. President Truman and other members of his party are on board the USS Augusta as they travel to the Potsdam Conference.

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, second from right) with an unidentified military officer on the deck of the USS Augusta. Standing off on the left is Major General Harry Vaughan. All others are unidentified. President Truman and other members of his party are board the USS Augusta as they travel to the Potsdam Conference.