Presidents

President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Bess Wallace Truman at a banquet given by President Eurico Gaspar Dutra of Brazil and his wife during the Trumans visit to Brazil. From left to right (seated): President Dutra's daughter, President Truman, President Dutra, and Mrs. Truman. Original is oversized.

President Harry S. Truman walking through a crowd of people, probably before or after his speech before the Brazilian Congress while there on an official state visit. Original is oversized.

President Harry S. Truman speaking before the Brazilian Congress while on an official state visit to Brazil. Original is oversized.

From left to right, Margaret Truman, President Harry S. Truman, and Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman on an official state visit to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This photo was probably taken when they arrived at the United States Embassy, where they stayed for a time while in Brazil. Original is oversized.

From left to right, Margaret Truman, President Harry S. Truman, and Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman on an official state visit to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This photo was probably taken when they arrived at the United States Embassy, where they stayed for a time while in Brazil. Original is oversized.

President Harry S. Truman speaking upon his arrival in Rio de Janeiro for an official state visit. Secretary of State George C. Marshall (only man wearing a non-naval hat) is also in the picture. Original is oversized.

President Harry S. Truman boarding a launch upon his arrival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for an official state visit.

President Harry S. Truman speaking at the Inter-American Conference for the Maintenance of Continental Peace and Security, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. President Truman made an official state visit to Brazil to speak at this Conference. Original is oversized.

President Harry S. Truman speaking at the Inter-American Conference for the Maintenance of Continental Peace and Security, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. President Truman made an official state visit to Brazil to speak at this Conference. Original is oversized.

President Harry S. Truman with Sir John Shaw, Governor of the Crown Colony of Trinidad and Colonel A. J. Becker, United States Army, Commanding Officer of Fort Read, Trinidad. President Truman stopped at Waller Air Field in Trinidad on his way to an official visit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.