Ships

Senator Harry S. Truman and other members of the Truman Committee are on board a patrol craft to see the San Francisco Bay area in San Francisco, California. From left to right: Senator Homer Ferguson (back to camera); Senator Truman, three unidentified men, and Senator Harley Kilgore.

Los Angeles, California. Harry Truman (right) chats with actor Jean Hersholt as a stag dinner given in his honor tonight aboard the S.S. President Cleveland, lying in Los Angeles harbor. The former President, along with Mrs. Bess Truman and Margaret, are taking a vacation cruise aboard the ship which stopped off here enroute to Hawaii. From: Houston Post.

Former President Harry Truman, Mrs. Bess Truman, and daughter Margaret, take a walk down the deck of the liner President Cleveland prior to it's departure from here (San Francisco) today. The Trumans will vacation in Hawaii for 30 days. Same as 68-1476, only better print. From: Houston Post.

San Francisco, California. Former President Harry S. Truman, accompanied by Mrs. Bess Truman (left) and daughter Margaret (right), return today from a month's vacation in Hawaii. Mr. Truman receives a farewell handshake from Captain Hobart J. Ehman, skipper of the liner President Cleveland, just before the ship docks. Portions of the city's skyline are visible in the background. Same as 70-992, only better print. From: Houston Post.

Former President Harry S. Truman is below deck on the S. S. United States upon his return from his trip to Europe. He speaks to and enjoys the company of the ship's crew and passengers, many of whom are African-American.

Former President Harry S. Truman is below deck on the S. S. United States upon his return from his trip to Europe. He speaks to and enjoys the company of the ship's crew, many of whom are African-American.

Former President Harry S. Truman is below deck on the S. S. United States upon his return from his trip to Europe. He speaks to and enjoys the company of the ship's crew, many of whom are African-American.

Former President Harry S. Truman is below deck on the S.S. United States upon his return voyage from Europe. He speaks to and enjoys the company of the ship's crew, some of whom are African American.

Former President Harry S. Truman is below deck on the S. S. United States upon his return from his trip to Europe. He speaks to and enjoys the company of the ship's crew and passengers, many of whom are African-American.

Former President Harry S. Truman is below deck on the S. S. United States upon his return from his trip to Europe. He speaks to and enjoys the company of the ship's crew and passengers, many of whom are African-American.