Castle Films - Navy Day
Portion of a Castle Film showing President Harry S. Truman at Navy Day in New York City, October 27, 1945.
Ships
Former President Truman talks to S.S. Constitution Cameraman
Former President Harry S. Truman (left) with unidentified cameraman (right), possibly the ship's photographer, aboard the S.S. Constitution returning from his European vacation. Donor: John Brennan from the estate of Leo Coffey.
Military Operations Relating to the S.S. John Dickinson (MC-232)
This footage depicts a military camp at an unknown location. Nurses, army vehicles, and officers are visible. Aerial views show a military complex and the ship S.S. John Dickinson.
President Truman's Remarks at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy
President Harry S. Truman's remarks at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT. The President spoke at 12:45 p.m. in the Cadet Mess Hall. In his opening words he referred to E. J. Roland, commandant of the cadets. Later he referred to John W. Snyder, Secretary of the Treasury. Prior to his remarks the President had received an etching of the Eagle, the Coast Guard training ship.
President Truman's Remarks Aboard the Floating Voice of America Transmitter "Courier"
President Harry S. Truman's address broadcast from the Voice of America floating radio transmitter. The President spoke at 10:48 a.m. from the deck of the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Courier, berthed at Pier 4, Maine Avenue SW., in Washington. His opening words referred to Wilson Compton, Administrator, U.S. International Information Administration, who was one of the speakers at the ceremony. As the President spoke, relay stations broadcast his message to listeners in all parts of the world via 37 transmitters.
Army and Navy planes fly over U.S.S. Missouri at the conclusion of surrender ceremonies
Army and Navy planes fly over U.S.S. Missouri at the conclusion of the Japanese surrender ceremonies. From a scrapbook presented to Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan on the occasion of his visit to General Headquarters, U. S. Army Forces, Pacific in Tokyo, Japan, July 1946.
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Signs the Japanese Surrender for the United States
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz (seated) is signing the Allied Surrender Terms agreement which finalized the unconditional surrender of the Japanese and the end of the war with Japan. Behind Admiral Nimitz are (left to right) General Douglas MacArthur, Admiral William F. Halsey and Rear Admiral Forrest Sherman. Other soldiers and sailors in the background are unidentified. The ceremony took place aboard the USS Missouri. This includes a duplicate photo and negative. From a Scrapbook presented to Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan on the occasion of his visit to General Headquarters U. S.
A Japanese Delegation Arrives at the U.S.S. Missouri to Sign the Surrender of Japan
A Japanese delegation, headed by Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu and General Yoshijiro Umezu, arrive at the U.S.S. Missouri in Tokyo Bay to sign the surrender of Japan. From: Scrapbook presented to Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan on the occasion of his visit to General Headquarters U. S. Army Forces, Pacific in Tokyo, Japan, July 1946.
Foreign Minister Shigemitsu Signs Surrender Terms on U.S.S. Missouri
Japanese Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu signs surrender terms while General Richard K. Sutherland looks on. The signing took place on the battleship U.S.S. Missouri. From: Scrapbook presented to Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan on the occasion of his visit to General Headquarters U. S. Army Forces, Pacific in Tokyo, Japan, July 1946
Portrait of President and Mrs. Truman aboard the S.S. President Cleveland
Portrait of former President Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman aboard the S.S. President Cleveland on their trip to Hawaii. This is a nice full length pose of both of them. From: George Killion.