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President Harry S. Truman takes occasion to talk to the press from deck of the Williamsburg; the crew of the ship stands at attention as the listen to their Commander in Chief. President Truman was on a trip through Chesapeake and Delaware Bays area. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Library from the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman talks to members of the press prior to leaving on the Williamsburg for a trip to Chesapeake and Delaware Bays. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Bess Truman (center) at the Greater Los Angeles Press Club Luncheon given at the Coconut Grove, Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Journalist Joseph Short sits at left and Los Angeles Mayor Fletcher Bowron sits at right. From: The Album The President's Trip to the West Coast of the United States, Captain Robert Dennison, United States Navy donor.

Margaret Truman at the Greater Los Angeles Press Club Luncheon given at the Coconut Grove, Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. From: The Album The President's Trip to the West Coast of the United States, Captain Robert Dennison, United States Navy donor.

Former President Harry S. Truman speaks at a National Press Club luncheon in Washington, D.C., where he will attend a series of Democratic meetings. He said that President Eisenhower had been mad at him since 1952 and that he (Truman) didn't "give a damn." (See also 76-462.) From: Frank H. Rich.

Commerce Secretary Charles Sawyer (third from left) talks to reporters during press conference at the St. Regis Hotel.

Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer is shown speaking before the Gridiron Club Banquet in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Secretary of State Dean Acheson is shown at the Paris, France airport being interviewed by reporters upon his arrival for a diplomatic mission for the President. The "Independence" is shown in the background.

Secretary of State Dean Acheson is interviewed at the Paris, France airport upon arrival for a diplomatic mission for the President. He arrived on the "Independence."

Secretary of State Dean Acheson (right)is followed by reporters as he leaves after a news conference. Mr. Acheson, clearly anxious over reports that Chinese Communist troops are moving toward North Korea, said the U. S. is doing everything possible to convince the Chinese Reds that America has no aggressive intentions toward China.