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President Truman returns to Washington from South American Trip

President Truman returned to Washington today completing a 10,845 mile trip to South America. He is shown here leaving the Presidential Yacht Williamsburg which carried him to Norfolk, VA. At the White House awaiting Mr. Truman was a three weeks accumulation of work which had piled up during his first real vacation since he took office in April, 1945. From: Beth Gore.

President Harry S. Truman Stands with Commander Donald McDonald and Secretary of the Navy John L. Sullivan on the Deck of U.S.S. Williamsburg

President Harry S. Truman (right) stands with Commander Donald McDonald (left)and Secretary of the Navy John L. Sullivan on the deck of U.S.S. Williamsburg. This photo (98-802) has been signed "Harry S. Truman". From: Captain Robert L. Dennison, U.S.N., a leather bound album of President Truman's visit to the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 28 to 30, 1948. These are the same photos as the album 66-1029 through 66-1054.

President Truman sitting, back to the camera, on the deck of the ship Lenore with several military personnel and others around

President Harry S. Truman sitting, back to the camera (wearing hat), on the deck of the ship Lenore with several military personnel and others around. From: Captain Robert L. Dennison, U.S.N. A leather bound album of President Truman's visit to the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 28 to 30, 1948. These are the same photos as the album 66-1029 through 66-1054.

President Harry S. Truman on the Williamsburg enroute to the Navy vs. Cornell crew races

President Harry S. Truman (left) on the Williamsburg enroute to the Navy vs. Cornell crew races. From: Captain Robert L. Dennison, U.S.N. A leather bound album of President Truman's visit to the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 28 to 30, 1948. These are the same photos as the album 66-1029 through 66-1054. 98-802 has been signed "Harry S. Truman".

President Truman leaving the Williamsburg to witness the crew races, Navy Vs. Cornell

President Harry S. Truman (right) leaving the Williamsburg to witness the crew races, Navy Vs. Cornell. From: Captain Robert L. Dennison, U.S.N. A leather bound album of President Truman's visit to the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 28 to 30, 1948. These are the same photos as the album 66-1029 through 66-1054. 98-802 has been signed "Harry S. Truman."

Presidential yacht Williamsburg approaching the Santee Dock

President Harry S. Truman's yacht, the U.S.S. Williamsburg, approaching the Santee Dock at the U.S. Naval Academy: (left to right, on the bridge) Brigadier General Wallace Graham, the President's physician; Captain James Foskett, Naval Aide to the President; White House aide Edwin Locke, Jr.; Press Secretary Charles Ross; President Truman; Major General Harry Vaughan, Military Aide to the President. From the album, Visit of President Truman to the U.S. Naval Academy.

President Truman arrives at the Naval Academy

President Harry S. Truman and his party receiving honors as they disembark from the President's yacht, the U.S.S. WILLIAMSBURG, at the U.S. Naval Academy: (left to right) Captain Sam Fletcher, United States Marine Corps; Vice Admiral Aubrey Fitch, Superintendent of the Naval Academy; Captain Jesse Wallace, Chief of Staff, Severn River Naval Command; the President; Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal (partially obscured) Fleet Admiral William Leahy; Press Secretary Charles Ross; Captain James Foskett, Naval Aide to the President; White House aide Edwin Locke, Jr.

The British Ambassador, Lord Inverchapel, receives his pen from the President following the signing of the British Loan Bill

The British Ambassador, Lord Inverchapel, receives his pen from President Harry S. Truman following the signing of the British Loan Bill. Looking on are Cabinet members Will Clayton, Fred Vinson and Secretary of State James Byrnes. An 11 x 14 photo in a series of seven.