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President Harry S. Truman Greets President Romulo Gallegos

President Harry S. Truman (at podium, right) greets President Romulo Gallegos (at podium, left) of the United States of Venezuela upon his arrival at Washington National Airport. Standing behind the podium are Captain Robert Dennison (in white) and General Harry Vaughan (beside Dennison). Photographers (right) take pictures of President Gallegos as he addresses the reporters. Behind them is the presidential plane, the Independence. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman Aboard USS Williamsburg

President Harry S. Truman holds a press and radio broadcast aboard the USS Williamsburg. President Harry S. Truman is seated fifth from left in the first row. Second row from left, unknown cameraman, Captain Robert Dennison, White House Press Secretary Charles G. Ross, General Wallace H. Graham, Dr. John Steelman, Mr. William Hassett, Lieutenant Moore, and Commander Donald McDonald. All other men in photograph are unidentified.

Sacks of Mail Being Handled on the Little White House Lawn

Sacks of official mail for the Little White House are handled on the lawn by Lt. Commander William M. Rigdon, USN, White House Staff, Assistant to the Naval Aide to the President. Left to right: photographer George Skadding (LIFE magazine); David Stowe (member of the President's Party); William D. Hassett, Secretary to the President; Lt. Commander William M. Rigdon, USN; and John R. Steelman, Assistant to the President. Same as 67-2890. From: The Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman Takes a Picture of a Cameraman at Key West, Florida

President Harry S. Truman (right) turns the tables on an unidentified cameraman and takes a photo of him at the Little White House, Key West, Florida, during the President's vacation. The man in the blue shirt on the left is Press Secretary Charles Ross. Others are unidentified. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 transparency.

German Surrender Press Conference

President Harry S. Truman (left) holds a press conference, officially announcing the end of the war in Europe after Germany's unconditional surrender. Behind the President is: Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn, Appointment Secretary Matthew Connelly (standing), Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal, Senator Kenneth McKellar, Administrative Assistant Eddie McKim, Press Secretary Stephen Early (standing), Jonathan Daniels, Attorney General Francis Biddle, and Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins (in black hat). All others are unidentified.