Presidential trips

Aerial view identified as the main post area of Fort Benning showing the Infantry School in the foreground and the horseshoe-shaped Quartels (barracks) in the right background. At the time Fort Benning occupied 285 square miles and had a military population of 26,000. Photograph is part of a scrapbook identified as "The Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Ga., 21 April 1950. Visit of Harry S. Truman, President of the United States."

President Harry S. Truman is in view in the center of the photograph, shown arriving at Lawson Air Force Base, Georgia. Others in view include: Louis Johnson, Secretary of Defense, second from the right; John Snyder, Secretary of the Treasury, directly behind Truman; and General Harry H. Vaughn in uniform behind Truman to the left. Labor Secretary Maurice Tobin is standing behind Snyder. Also visible is a partial view of the presidential airplane, "The Independence." Photograph is part of a scrapbook identified as "The Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Ga., 21 April 1950. Visit of Harry S.

Under Secretary of Defense, Stephen Early, on the right being greeted by Major General Withers A. Burress, Commanding General of the Infantry Center at Lawson Air Force Base. Photograph is part of a scrapbook identified as "The Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Ga., 21 April 1950. Visit of Harry S. Truman, President of the United States."

President Harry Truman on the left waves to the throngs of onlookers as he begins his tour of Fort Benning, Georgia. Major General Withers A. Burress, Commanding General of the Infantry Center is shown on the right. Photograph is part of a scrapbook identified as "The Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Ga., 21 April 1950. Visit of Harry S. Truman, President of the United States."

Secretary of Defense, Louis A. Johnson on the right greeting the Secretary of Labor, Maurice J. Tobin on the left at Fort Benning, Georgia. These men accompanied President Harry S. Truman on a trip to Fort Benning, Georgia, in April, 1950. In this view they appear to have just landed and are near an airplane. Photograph is part of a scrapbook identified as "The Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Ga., 21 April 1950. Visit of Harry S. Truman, President of the United States."

Identified as President Harry S. Truman, standing in the center being greeted by Major General Percy W. Clarkson, Commanding General of the Third Infantry Division before a review of the troops. Standing to the left of Truman by the car door is Louis A. Johnson, Secretary of Defense. Onlookers are also in view. Photograph is part of a scrapbook identified as "The Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Ga., 21 April 1950. Visit of Harry S. Truman, President of the United States."

President Truman is leaving for Philadelphia where he will speak at a luncheon. He will be addressing the American Hospital Association. He will return to Washington D.C. the same day. From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman is accustomed to handling the ship of state. He is finding the wheel of the sailing ship Eagle to be a little different. He is visiting the Coast Guard Academy today. Same photo as 68-1564, but better quality. Donor: Houston Post.

Crowds line the street as President Harry S. Truman's motorcade moves down the street during Navy Day ceremonies in New York City.

President Harry S. Truman (center) and Admiral Jonas H. Ingram (to the right of Truman), talking to New York Governor Thomas Dewey (left) on the deck of the USS Missouri on Navy Day. Standing behind Admiral Ingram is Admiral William D. Leahy. Other people in the photograph are unidentified.