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Officers are Welcomed Aboard a Naval Air Rescue Boat near Virgin Islands

After climbing up the gangplank of a Naval air rescue boat used to transport President Harry S. Truman from the Williamsburg to shore at St. Croix, Virgin Islands, unidentified officers walk past a line of sailors and are welcomed aboard. The President will be visiting Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba. From: Naval Photo Center sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Sailors on a Boat Waiting for President Truman to Visit Virgin Islands

An officer stands in front of a line of sailors on a Navy aviation rescue boat waiting for President Truman to board from the Williamsburg and transported to Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, during the President's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Truman Salutes the Flag Raised over the Naval Station at Key West

President Harry S. Truman and others stop a motorcade and leave the cars to salute the raising of the presidential flag over the Naval Station administration building at Key West, Florida. After the ceremonies, the President and entourage re-enter their automobiles to proceed to the Little White House. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.