Sailors

A Sailor Fishes off the Williamsburg, Docked off the Cuban Shore

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Under a lone flag, an unidentified sailor fishes off the stern of the presidential yacht Williamsburg, docked in Havana Harbor, Cuba, during President Truman's post-election vacation cruise. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

A Sailor Fishes Off the Williamsburg, Docked Off the Cuban Shore

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An unidentified sailor fishes off the stern of the Williamsburg, docked in Havana Harbor, Cuba, during President Harry S. Truman's post-election vacation cruise. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

The Crew at Attention as the Williamsburg Enters Havana Harbor

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Part of the crew of the Williamsburg stands at attention as the Williamsburg enters Havana Harbor, Cuba, during President Harry S. Truman's post-election vacation. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

King George VI Disembarks

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King George VI of England (middle of stairs) and an unidentified member of his party leave the USS Augusta, after paying a visit to President Harry S. Truman. They visited the President before he returned to the United States after the Potsdam Conference. Sailors and others are unidentified.

Boxing Aboard the USS Augusta

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Unidentified sailors and crewmen watch a boxing match aboard the USS Augusta. The Augusta is returning to the United States with President Harry S. Truman after the Potsdam Conference.

President Harry S. Truman Watches a Band Aboard the USS Augusta

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President Harry S. Truman (center, front row, in large hat) and other unidentified sailors and soldiers watch the USS Augusta's orchestra perform at a show. The Augusta is returning to the United States with President Truman after the Potsdam Conference. Also present in the front row, on the right of President Truman: Secretary of State James Byrnes (pointing at stage); Admiral William Leahy; Captain James Vardaman; Major General Harry Vaughan; unidentified; Press Secretary Charles Ross.

President Harry S. Truman and Others Descend to the Deck on the USS Augusta

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President Harry S. Truman (center, in white hat), James F. Byrnes (middle man on stairs, in large hat), and Admiral William D. Leahy (top of stairs) descend the stairs on the USS Augusta. They are aboard the Augusta as they travel to the Potsdam Conference. Other sailors and soldiers are unidentified.

Boarding the USS Augusta

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An unidentified member of King George VI's party boards the USS Augusta. King George VI paid a visit to President Harry S. Truman aboard the Augusta before it returned to the United States after the Potsdam Conference. All sailors and naval officers are unidentified.

Bow View from USS Augusta

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View of unidentified United States Navy crewmen on the bow of the USS Augusta as they return to the United States from the Potsdam Conference

King George VI Arrives at the USS Augusta

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A small boat carrying King George VI of England and others arrives next to the USS Augusta. King George VI visited President Harry S. Truman on the Augusta as President Truman prepared to return to the United States after the Potsdam Conference. All on board are unidentified.

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