Presidential trips

On his way to Wake Island to meet with General MacArthur, President Harry S. Truman lands at Hickam Air Force Base for a stopover tour of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Admiral Arthur Radford accompanies the President on a stroll around the Naval Base. (Same as 98-1159 in Album - Oct. 11-18, 1950). From: The Album - A Memento of the Visit of the President of the United States - Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 13 October to 16 October, 1950

After landing at Hickam Field, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, President Truman, along with others, stands at attention for the playing of the Star Spangled Banner. Left to right: Admiral Arthur Radford, Commander in Chief, Pacific Theater; President Harry S. Truman; and Colonel Manning E. Tillery, USAF, Commander of Hickam Air Force Base. The President made a stopover in Hawaii on his way to Wake Island to meet with General MacArthur. (See 98-1155 in album). From: The Album - A Memento of the Visit of the President of the United States - Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 13 October to 16 October, 1950.

The airplane "Independence" on the runway at Hickam Field, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, where President Harry S. Truman made a stop on his way to Wake Island to meet with General Douglas MacArthur. (Same as 98-1151 in album - Oct. 11-18, 1950) From: The Album - A Memento of the Visit of the President of the United States - Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 13 October to 16 October, 1950

Harry Truman signing a register, date and event unknown. Probably presidential period. He is surrounded by unidentified men and Margaret Truman is standing behind him, watching. In the background is a sign with the name "Johnson" visible. Since this is from the Houston Post newspaper, he is probably in Texas.

Secretary of State Dean Acheson bids farewell to President Harry S. Truman, Mrs. Bess Truman, and Margaret Truman as the first family left Washington this morning for a vacation in Florida. Margaret, who completed her tour with a concert at Constitution Hall last night, carries a new camera for the vacation. They are at an airport.

President Harry S. Truman leaves the Memorial Chapel at Key West, Florida with his entourage, including Sidney W. Souers, third row, far right.

President Harry S. Truman (left) and Prime Minister Winston Churchill (right) are pictured here on the steps of the Little White House in the Conference area. From: Potsdam Album.

President Harry S. Truman (right) and Secretary of State James F. Byrnes (left) standing at bow of the USS Augusta. The Philadelphia, Augusta's escort, appears in the distance steaming ahead of the Augusta. From: Potsdam Album (no.1).

President Truman is shown with Fleet Admiral William Leahy, (left) and William Hassett (right) during relaxation at Key West, Florida.

On his way to Wake Island to meet with General MacArthur, President Harry S. Truman carries a lei presented to him by Governor Ingram M. Stainback after landing at Hickam Field for a stopover tour of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Officer in background is unidentified. (See also album 98-1151 to 98-1185). From: The Album - A Memento of the Visit of the President of the United States - Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 13 October to 16 October, 1950.