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Truman in Miami

President Harry S. Truman smiles and points to his watch upon arrival in Miami, Florida. He traveled to Miami aboard the presidential airplane, "The Independence," to deliver a speech at the Golden Jubilee Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Others are unidentified.

Truman After His Arrival in Miami

President Harry S. Truman smiling and pointing to his watch upon his arrival in Miami. He traveled to Miami to deliver a speech at the Golden Jubilee Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The bottom of the photo is inscribed by President Truman: "To Abbie Rowe, a good, careful "one more club" member with kindest regards. Harry S. Truman."

Truman Exiting Plane in Miami

President Harry S. Truman (waving his hat) disembarking from his airplane, "The Independence," during a trip to Miami to speak at the Golden Jubilee Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Behind President Truman are General Robert Landry (closest to Truman), General Harry Vaughan (behind Landry), and General Wallace Graham. All others are unidentified.

President Harry Truman Arrives at Miami Airport

President Harry S. Truman (right) is shown shaking hands with Secretary of Defense Louis A. Johnson as the president arrives in Miami, Florida to speak at the Golden Jubilee Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Standing directly in back of the two is Under Secretary of Defense Stephen T. Early. Others are unidentified. The presidential airplane, "Independence" is in background.

President Harry Truman Greets his Wife and Daughter

President Harry S. Truman greets his wife and daughter, who preceded him home, following his arrival for a brief stay in Independence, Missouri. Military police guard the "Sacred Cow," the presidential airplane, which landed at Fairfax Airport in Kansas City, Kansas, at 11:46 A. M. Left to right (two unidentified men in background) Margaret Truman, Harry S. Truman, and Bess Truman and two unidentified men. From: Doe Frazier.

President Truman Greets his Daughter

President Harry S. Truman greets his daughter, Margaret Truman, who preceded him home, following his arrival for a brief stay in Independence, Missouri. Military police guard the "Sacred Cow," the presidential airplane, which landed at Fairfax Airport in Kansas City, Kansas, at 11:46 A. M. Left to right: Unidentified man, Margaret Truman, Harry S. Truman, unidentified man. From: Doe Frazier.

President Truman Visits Mexico

President Harry S. Truman places a wreath at the base of the monument to the "Heroes of Chapultepec," in memory of Mexican war dead during his visit to Mexico. A printed message to Mr. Truman on the photo reads; "They, too, were present in this second that changed the history of two nations. Enrique Diaz." From: Office of President Truman, found in locked credenza of his desk. [This is a 10" x 13" oversize photo mounted on card stock. See also 69-361 and 66-3165.]