Presidential trips

President Harry S. Truman descending the stairway of the airplane "Independence" after landing at Hickam Field, Hawaii, near Pearl Harbor, for a stopover on his way to Wake Island to meet with General Douglas MacArthur. (Same as 98-1152 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

President Harry S. Truman enjoys watching people who have not previously crossed the equator participate in "Shellback" ceremonies aboard the U.S.S. Missouri en route from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Norfolk, Virginia. From: Found in a box of miscellaneous photos in the Audiovisual area.

Aboard the U.S.S. Missouri en route from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, to Norfolk, Virginia, President Harry S. Truman meets Davy Jones and King Neptune, goes through a ceremony to become a "Shellback," and receives a certificate (Imperium Neptuni Regis) which is presented to people on board who have not previously crossed the equator. From: Found in a box of miscellaneous photos in the Audiovisual area.

President Harry S. Truman is greeted by a group of loyal supporters after disembarking from a train, seen in the background. Location and date unknown. From: Found in a box of miscellaneous photos in the Audiovisual area.

President Harry S. Truman talks with people waiting to greet him at a train station. On his left is the train, and on his right is a convertible waiting to take him to his destination. The location and date are unknown. From: Found in a box of miscellaneous photos in the Audiovisual area.

President Harry S. Truman presented with a replica of the 35th Division plaque at the 30th Reunion of the 35th Division Association. On the platform, from left to right, are: Bernard F. Dickman, Ambassador Henri Bonnet of France, Truman, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson and Gov. Forrest Smith.

Fireworks at Memorial Plaza to welcome President Harry S. Truman to St. Louis, Missouri.

Carl E. Rosseler escorted President Harry S. Truman (front row, second from left) and his sister, Mary Jane Truman, through the lobby of the Jefferson Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri.

President Harry S. Truman being welcomed in Kansas City, Missouri. Truman standing in car surrounded by a crowd of people. He is stopped in Kansas City on his return from his Western trip.

During his trip home from what he described as a "grand visit" to Canada, President Harry S. Truman viewed Niagara Falls. With the Canadian falls roaring in the background, Mr. Truman is shown shaking hands with Mayor William L. Houck of Niagara Falls, Ontario. "I'm glad I don't have to go over the falls in a barrel," the President remarked. The presidential special pulled up on the Canadian side to let the President and his family motor around the falls. Others in the photo are unidentified. Donor: Bjorn Bjornson.