Presidential trips

President Harry S. Truman, foreground, speaking in Terre Haute, Indiana, with unidentified man behind him.

President Harry S. Truman, at left, speaking in Terre Haute, Indiana, from the back of a train, with several unidentified men.

President Harry S. Truman and others prepare to depart for a western trip. From left to right: Attorney General Tom Clark, Secretary of Agriculture Charles Brannan, unidentified, President Truman, Democratic National Chairman J. Howard McGrath, Secretary of State George C. Marshall, and Secretary of Defense James V. Forrestal.

Crowd on airfield with waving flags listening to President Harry S. Truman's speech at San Juan, Puerto Rico.

President Harry S. Truman giving a speech on the airfield after arriving in San Juan, Puerto Rico with dignitaries looking on.

President Harry S. Truman waving his hat while sitting in the back of a convertible in a motorcade while visiting San Juan, Puerto Rico. With him is the Governor of Puerto Rico, Jesus T. Pinero.

President Harry S. Truman giving a speech on the airfield after arriving in San Juan, Puerto Rico with dignitaries looking on. Truman from behind facing the crowd.

President Harry S. Truman giving a speech on the airfield after arriving in San Juan, Puerto Rico with dignitaries looking on.

President Harry S. Truman waving his hat while sitting in the back of a convertible in a motorcade while visiting San Juan, Puerto Rico. With him is the Governor of Puerto Rico, Jesus T. Pinero.

President Harry S. Truman with Governor Jesus T. Pinero of Puerto Rico and Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug on the airfield at San Juan greeting the people in the crowd.