Presidents

President Harry S. Truman holding a news conference aboard his campaign train, near Point of Rocks, Maryland.

President Harry S. Truman, wearing engineer's gloves, 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. Donor: Houston Post

President Harry S. Truman speaking from the rear platform of the Presidential train during a 10-minute stop at Baltimore, Maryland. The man standing to the right of President Truman is possibly his secretary, Matthew Connelly. Probably from Truman Wing Collection.

President Harry S. Truman (seated behind the driver in the front car) and President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela in Bolivar, Missouri. Presidents Truman and Gallegos were in Bolivar for the dedication of the statue of Simon Bolivar.

President Harry S. Truman fishing off the stern of the "Manana" while on a cruise near Bermuda. From the album "Vacation cruise with the President" Volume 3 of 4.

President Harry S. Truman makes the first catch, a three pound red hind. From the album "Vacation Cruise with the President, Volume 3 of 4".

President Harry S. Truman riding in the official landau while visiting the Governor of Bermuda, Admiral Sir Ralph Leatham, in Hamilton, Bermuda. From left to right (in the back of the landau): Captain James Foskett, General Harry Vaughan (turned sideways), President Truman, Admiral Leatham. From the album "Vacation Cruise with the President, Volume 3 of 4".

President Harry S. Truman steering the training ship the Eagle while visiting the U. S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. From the album "Presidential Visit - U. S. Coast Guard Academy, September 20, 1952".

President Harry S. Truman at the wheel of the training ship Eagle during a visit to the U. S. Coast Guard Academy at New London, Connecticut, September 20th. Donor: New York Herald Tribune

President Harry S. Truman leaves the naval port to board the U. S. S. Williamsburg. From the album, "President Truman's visit to the U. S. Naval Academy".