President Truman's Arrival at Grant's Farm for a Reception
Photo of the greeting committee at Grant's Farm upon President Harry S. Truman's arrival for a reception in his honor. He is in St. Louis for the 35th Division reunion.
Presidential trips
The "Independence" preparing for a flight to Rio de Janeiro
The "Independence" being prepared for a flight to Rio de Janeiro. The "Independence" was made by the Douglas Aircraft Co. in California and entered service on July 1, 1947. It was a D.C. 6 and painted gold, blue and silver to represent an eagle. The pilot was Colonel Henry Myers.
Presidential motorcade moves toward the Little White House in Key West, with Naval personnel lining the street
Presidential motorcade moves toward the Little White House in Key West, Florida, with Naval personnel lining the street. From: Album, gift from Robert Dennison.
President Truman pins the 2-Star insignia on his Air Force Aide, General Robert Landry
President Truman pins the 2-Star insignia on his Air Force Aide, General Robert Landry, during a vacation at Key West, Florida. From: Album, gift from Robert Dennison.
Adm. Leahy and Capt. Adell exiting the Presidential car upon arrival at the Little White House in Key West
Adm. William D. Leahy and Capt. Cecil C. Adell exiting a car upon arrival at the Little White House. Admiral Leahy accompanied President Truman on this trip to Key West, Florida. Other military personnel are unidentified. From: Album, gift from Robert Dennison.
President Truman arriving at Key West on the "Independence."
President Harry S. Truman arriving at Key West on the presidential airplane "Independence." Behind him on the steps are Maj. General Vaughan (left at top of stairs) and Admiral William D. Leahy. Captain C. C. Adell is at the base of the stairs. From: Album, gift from Rear Adm. Robert Dennison.
President Truman, Capt. Adell and Adm. Leahy seated in the back of a car on the way to the Little White House in Key West
Left to right: President Harry S. Truman, Captain C. C. Adell and Adm. William Leahy seated in the back of a car on the way to the Little White House in Key West. From: Album, gift from Robert Dennison.
President Truman waving goodbye as he departs Boca Chica airport aboard the Sacred Cow
President Harry S. Truman waving goodbye as he departs Boca Chica Florida airport aboard the Sacred Cow. Same as 66-836. From: Album of President Truman's Trip to the Caribbean and Key West 1948. Capt. Robert L. Dennison, U.S.N. donor.
President Truman at a Whistlestop in Baltimore
President Harry S. Truman is introduced to the crowd at the train station in Baltimore, Maryland, by an unidentified man. Matthew Connelly leans against the rail next to the President. Secret Service agent Roy Kellerman stands at right in foreground (hands on hips). This stop was during the western trip in 1948. From: Album from Capt. Robert Dennison, U.S. Navy.
The President leaves Margaret in Independence as crowd surrounds them
President Harry S. Truman leaves his daughter, Margaret, in Independence, Missouri, following their western trip. Secret Service agent, Henry J. Nicholson, stands at right (arms folded, holding hat). From: The Album The President's Trip to the West Coast of the United States, Captain Robert Dennison, United States Navy, donor.