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President Harry S. Truman Arrives with Bess Truman in Key West, Florida

After a day visit back to Washington, D.C., President Harry S. Truman returns to Key West, Florida to resume his vacation. Pictured left: two unidentified men, First Lady Bess Truman, Roberta Vinson, Chief Justice Fred Vinson, and President Harry S. Truman. Standing on the stairs are General Robert Landry and Press Secretary Joseph Short. All others are unidentified.

President Galo Plaza Lasso of Ecuador Arrives at Albrook Air Force Base, Panama

President Galo Plaza Lasso (left) of Ecuador arrives at Albrook Air Force Base in Panama en route to the United States for an official visit. Here is seen greeted by Brigadier General Emil Kiel, Commanding General of the Caribbean Air Command. Fifth from the left is General Robert Landry. All others in photograph are unidentified. In the background is President Harry S. Truman's airplane, the Independence.

General Robert Landry, Brigadier General Emil Kiel, and President Galo Plaza Lasso of Ecuador

From left to right, General Robert Landry, Brigadier General Emil Kiel, Commanding General of the Caribbean Air Command, and President Galo Plaza Lasso of Ecuador at Albrook Air Force Base, Canal Zone for an unscheduled layover due to engine trouble of the Independence. Others in the background are unidentified.