Sailors

An officer and seven sailors, two holding life preservers, pose for a photo aboard the presidential yacht Williamsburg, somewhere in the Caribbean during President Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba. A replica of the Presidential Seal is in the background. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

The crew of the submarine USS Requin, moored at the Naval Submarine Base, Key West, Florida, awaits the arrival of President Truman who will make an inspection of the boat and crew. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Sailors line the deck of the Williamsburg as it approaches anchorage at Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, one of the islands President Truman will visit during his trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Navy personnel lounge in the sun and enjoy a swimming pool on a naval base somewhere in the Caribbean. The photo was taken during President Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman (in civilian clothing) sits in the rear seat of an automobile awaiting departure in a motorcade in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the President's first stop on his tour of the Caribbean Islands. Others are unidentified. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan (third from right) shakes hands with Iwo Jima flag raiser John H. Bradley, while handing out commemorative stamps. This is the first day of issue for the Iwo Jima commemorative postage stamp. Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney is at left. Marine Corps Commandant General A. A. Vandegrift is at right.

Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan (center) shakes hands with Iwo Jima flag raiser John H. Bradley, while handing out commemorative stamps. This is the first day of issue for the Iwo Jima commemorative postage stamp. Marine Corps Commandant General A. A. Vandegrift is fourth from left. All others are unidentified.

An unidentified sailor is unpacking supplies in the doorway of an unidentified building at a Naval base somewhere in the Caribbean. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

An officer walks behind Navy and Marine personnel lined up in formation outside a terminal building at an unidentified airport in the Caribbean, probably waiting for the arrival of President Harry S. Truman during his trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba. All are unidentified. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Six sailors in a room on the Williamsburg. The photo was taken during President Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.