Presidential trips

A lone sailor dives off the deck of the Williamsburg into the Caribbean Sea is anchored during President Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman and four unidentified officers stand by an automobile during a Whistlestop in Kearney, Nebraska, on his campaign trip to the west coast. An oil derrick can be seen in the background. (Same as 59-331) From: Naval Photo Center, sent to Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Sailors line the decks of the Williamsburg, watching others swim in the Caribbean Sea while the ship is docked during President Truman'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.

The crew of the Williamsburg enjoys a swim in the Caribbean Sea as the ship docks at a naval base during President Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Front half of an automobile with an unidentified flag, probably in a motorcade welcoming President Truman during a whistlestop. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

The crew of the Williamsburg enjoys a swim in the Caribbean Sea as the ship docks at a naval base during President Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Front view of the Hotel Fontenelle in Omaha, Nebraska, with "Welcome Mr. President" sign on the marquee, where the President made a Whistlestop during his western campaign. (Same as 59-363 except a little larger) From: Naval Photo Center, sent to Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

A sailor keeps watch on the bank of the river as the Presidential yacht Williamsburg sails on a Chesapeake Bay-Delaware trip toward Key West, Florida. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Library from the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Photo of the Williamsburg afloat in waters off Key West, Florida, after transporting President Truman to the Little White House. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

On their way to the Little White House at Key West, Florida, to join President Truman, Senator Alben W. Barkley (Vice-President elect) at left, and Leslie Biffle (center) were accompanied by Captain Robert L. Dennison (right) in an open car. (Same as 98-1317) From: Naval Photo Center, sent to Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.