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President Harry S. Truman Greets Officers Aboard the Renown

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, right, with back toward camera, in civilian clothes) shakes hands with an unidentified officer, while King George VI of England (foreground, left, with back to camera). President Truman is on board the HMS Renown, paying a visit to King George VI as he prepares to return to the United States after the Potsdam Conference. All others in the background are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman Greeted by King George VI

President Harry S. Truman (center, right) shakes hands with King George VI of England (center, left) as he boards the HMS Renown. Secretary of State James F. Byrnes (second from right) and Admiral William D. Leahy (right) are following President Truman onto the ship. The sailors on the left behind King George VI are unidentified. President Truman and his party visited King George VI before they returned to the United States after the Potsdam Conference.

James F. Byrnes and King George VI Shake Hands

Secretary of State James F. Byrnes (foreground, second from left) and King George VI (center, right) shake hands during the King visit aboard the USS Augusta. Also present are Admiral William D. Leahy (left), President Harry S. Truman (foreground, third from left, mostly obscured by King George VI), Captain James Foskett (right), and Captain James K. Vardaman (just behind Captain Foskett). All others are unidentified. King George VI visited the Augusta before it left to return to the United States from the Potsdam Conference.

Flags Fly Atop Ship

The British White Ensign flies on the mast of the USS Augusta while King George VI of England is on board visiting President Harry S. Truman. The Augusta is preparing return to the United States after the Potsdam Conference

President Harry S. Truman and King George VI Converse Aboard Crowded Ship Deck

President Harry S. Truman (center, left, without hat) and King George VI of England (center, right) converse aboard the crowded ship deck of the USS Augusta. Also present are Admiral William D. Leahy (second from left), Secretary of State James F. Byrnes (left), Captain James F. Foskett (center, left, behind President Truman). All other soldiers, sailors, photographers, and others are unidentified.