Truman announcing end of World War II
President Harry S. Truman seated at a desk before a microphone announcing the end of World War II in Europe. An unidentified photographer in the foreground is taking his picture.
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Roosevelt's burial site at funeral
The funeral ceremony for Franklin Roosevelt at the burial site in Hyde Park, New York. President Harry S. Truman is on the left in the background, holding his hat in his hand. Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (right) and her daughter Anna Roosevelt are the two ladies in black in the foreground. All others are unidentified.
Byrnes, Truman and Wallace at Roosevelt's funeral
From left to right: James Byrnes, President Harry S. Truman, and Secretary of Commerce Henry Wallace at Franklin Roosevelt's funeral service.
Vice-President Harry S. Truman Preparing to Take Oath of Office
Vice-President Harry S. Truman is taking the oath of office, at 7:09 p.m., after the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Bess and Margaret Truman are standing to the right of Mr. Truman. Immediately behind Mr. Truman are (from left to right): Press Secretary Jonathan Daniels, Admiral William Leahy, Secretary of Agriculture Claude Wickard, unidentified man (mostly obscured), receptionist William Simmons, and Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn. All others are unidentified.
8th Presidential trip to Key West, Florida
At 10:00 AM the President and members of his party relax on the after deck of the USS Williamsburg while the Destroyer Lawe cruises far astern as an escort. From left: John R. Steelman (Assistant to the President), Charles S. Murphy (Special Counsel to the President), President Harry S. Truman, and Admiral Robert L. Dennison (Naval Aide to the President). From: Robert Dennison.
President Truman and Party on Williamsburg
The President and the presidential party on the after deck of the USS Williamsburg, with the USS William C. Lawe trailing as an escort. From left (foreground): Major General Harry H. Vaughan (Military Aide to the President), and Brigadier General Robert B. Landry (Air Aide to the President). From left (background sitting): John R. Steelman (Assistant to the President), William D. Hassett (Correspondence Secretary to the President), President Harry S. Truman, Admiral Robert L. Dennison (Naval Aide to the President), and Charles G. Ross (Press Secretary to the President).
Truman and party aboard the Williamsburg
The President and the presidential party relaxing on the after deck of the USS Williamsburg enroute to Key West, Florida. From left (foreground): Major General Harry H. Vaughan (Military Aide to the President) and Brigadier General Robert B. Landry (Air Aide to the President). From left (background): Charles S. Murphy (Special Counsel to the President), John R. Steelman (Assistant to the President), Brigadier General Wallace H. Graham (Personal Physician to the President), William D. Hassett (Correspondence Secretary to the President), President Harry S. Truman, Admiral Robert L.
Truman's party on board the Williamsburg, en route to Key West
The President and the presidential party relaxing on the after deck of the USS Williamsburg en route to Key West, Florida. From left (standing): David H. Stowe (Administrative Assistant to the President), Charles S. Murphy (Special Counsel to the President), Brigadier General Wallace H. Graham (Personal Physician to the President), and Commander Donald J. MacDonald (Commanding Officer of the USS Williamsburg). From left (seated): John R. Steelman (Assistant to the President), William D. Hassett (Correspondence Secretary to the President), President Harry S. Truman, Admiral Robert L.
President Truman and others on Williamsburg, 8th Presidential trip to Key West, Florida
The President and the presidential party relaxing on the after deck on the USS Williamsburg. From left: Brigadier General Robert B. Landry (Air Aide to the President), John R. Steelman (Assistant to the President), Charles S. Murphy (Special Counsel to the President), President Harry S. Truman, Admiral Robert L. Dennison (Naval Aide to the President), Charles G. Ross (Press Secretary to the President), and Commander Donald J. MacDonald (Commanding Officer of the USS Williamsburg). From: Robert Dennison.
Truman and others on deck of Williamsburg
The President and members of the presidential party relaxing on the after deck of the USS Williamsburg. From left: David H. Stowe (Administrative Assistant to the President), John R. Steelman (Assistant to the President), Charles S. Murphy (Special Counsel to the President), President Harry S. Truman, Admiral Robert L. Dennison (Naval Aide to the President), Charles G. Ross (Press Secretary to the President), Major General Harry H. Vaughan (Military Aide to the President), Commander Donald MacDonald (Commanding Officer of the USS Williamsburg), and Brigadier General Robert B.