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Truman Attending Ceremonies at Lincoln Memorial

President Harry S. Truman standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial during ceremonies commemorating Lincoln's Birthday. Foreground, left to right (backs facing the camera): Admiral Robert Dennison, First Lady Bess W. Truman, President Truman, three unidentified men. Walking down the stairs at the head of the procession are General Harry Vaughan (left) and General Robert Landry (right). All others are unidentified.

Churchill at the National Airport

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (center, holding cane) greets members of the crowd gathered at Washington National Airport upon his arrival in the United States. Standing next to Churchill is British Ambassador to the United States Oliver Franks. Behind Churchill on the right is President Harry S. Truman (holding his hat). All others are unidentified.

The Beach at Key West

President Harry S. Truman and select members of his staff sitting on Truman Beach while on vacation in Key West, Florida. Standing in the background, nearest the group, is George Elsey. Seated in the foreground are, from left to right: President Truman (wearing white hat, towel around his neck), General Harry Vaughan (laying back in chair), Correspondence Secretary William Hassett (in sunglasses), Admiral William Leahy, Sidney Souers, Admiral Robert Dennison, and John Steelman. All others are unidentified.