Presidential trips

President Harry S. Truman doffs his hat to the crowd as he sits in the rear of a convertible in a motorcade on the way to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California, for Flag Day ceremonies where he will give a speech. From: National Archives & Records Administration

The interior (kitchen facilities) of a cave used as a photo lab by the press attending the historic meeting between President Harry S. Truman and General Douglas MacArthur on Wake Island. From: Earl and B.J. Greathouse.

President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with General Douglas MacArthur as he leaves the air field on Wake Island for a historic meeting on Korea and world peace--the first time the two met face to face. (See also 69-1199-A&B, 69-358, 68-1058, and 67-1434.) From: Earl & B.J. Greathouse.

President Harry S. Truman is escorted off the Independence by Vice Admiral Arthur W. Radford after landing at Hickam Field, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The President is on his way to Wake Island for a meeting with General MacArthur. From: Earl and B.J. Greathouse

President Harry S. Truman (on platform, second from left) receives a gift (German pistol) from Stevie Stoltz on the rear platform of a train at Springfield, Missouri. All others unidentified. The President is on his way to Bolivar, Missouri, to dedicate a statue of Simon Bolivar. See also 2005-201.

President Harry S. Truman spoke to a crowd in Detroit to celebrate the city's 250th birthday. Donor: International Newsphotos

President Harry S. Truman seated on the rear of a car with Winston Churchill during a parade through Fulton, Missouri. Seated in the front is Dr. Franc McCluer and Governor Phil Donnelly. Also in the vehicle is Admiral William D. Leahy (next to and slightly in front of Donnelly).

President Truman and his staff on the rear of the special train which took he and Winston Churchill to Fulton, Missouri. Shown Left to Right: General Harry Vaughn, Clark Clifford, Admiral William D. Leahy, President Harry S. Truman, Dr. Wallace Graham, Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder, Press Secretary Charles Ross and an unidentified man.

A photo of President Harry S. Truman, wearing engineer's gloves, taking a turn at the throttle aboard the diesel powered train en route to Missouri with the President and Winston Churchill. After the train left Washington, President Truman went on a tour of inspection, including this visit to the engineer's spot. This is similar to 90-13, but a much better photo.

President Harry S. Truman, holding a large wrapped package, is shown walking up the front sidewalk of his sister Mary Jane Truman's home in Grandview, Missouri, for a visit. U.S. Marshal Fred Canfil holds an umbrella over the President's head while a smiling Mary Jane stands on the front porch.