The USS Augusta
President Harry S. Truman returns to the USS Augusta, anchored at Plymouth, England, which will return him to the United States from the Potsdam Conference. From the album "President's Trip to the Berlin Conference Vol. 2 of 2."
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Admiral William Leahy and his Aide
Fleet Admiral William Leahy (left) and his Aide, Lieutenant Julius C. Edelstein (right), are standing on the deck of the USS Augusta as they return from the Potsdam Conference. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2.
Boxing Match on the USS Augusta
Members of the crew and President Harry S. Truman's party attend a boxing match/smoker aboard the USS Augusta, as they travel back to the United States from the Potsdam Conference. President Truman is seated in the first row facing the ring, near the center, wearing civilian clothes. Others are unidentified. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2.
President Harry S. Truman and Others Watch the HMS Renown
President Harry S. Truman (center, bottom), James F. Byrnes (left, bottom), and Admiral William D. Leahy (right, bottom) watch as the HMS Renown sets off. King George VI traveled on the Renown to visit President Truman on the USS Augusta, before the Augusta returned to the United States after the Potsdam Conference. Others are unidentified. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2.
President Harry S. Truman Welcomes King George VI Aboard the USS Augusta
President Harry S. Truman (foreground, left) is welcoming King George VI of England on board the USS Augusta. He visited President Harry S. Truman on the Augusta as President Truman prepared to return to the United States after the Potsdam Conference. On the left is the background is Captain James K. Vardaman. All others are unidentified. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2.
President Harry S. Truman Returns to the United States After the Potsdam Conference
President Harry S. Truman and members of his party aboard the USS Augusta as the ship entered Chesapeake Bay, returning President Truman from the Potsdam Conference in Germany. Fourth from left is ship's clerk Edwin L. Hoying; Captain James Vardaman is sixth from the left (in dark uniform); to his left is Press Secretary Charles Ross; to his left is Secretary of State James Byrnes; to his left is President Truman; and to his left is Admiral William Leahy. Lieutenant George Elsey is the tall person two rows behind President Truman.
Boxing Match on the USS Augusta
Members of the crew and President Harry S. Truman's party attend a boxing match/smoker aboard the USS Augusta, as they travel back to the United States from the Potsdam Conference. President Truman is seated in the first row facing the ring, near the center, wearing civilian clothes. Others are unidentified. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2.
King George VI Inspects the Marine Guard of the USS Augusta
King George VI of England (foreground, left) inspects the United States Marine Guard on board the USS Augusta. Also present is President Harry S. Truman (foreground, second from right) and Captain James H. Foskett (foreground, right), Commanding Officer of the USS Augusta. King George VI visited President Truman on the Augusta as President Truman prepared to return to the United States after the Potsdam Conference. All others are unidentified. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2.
King George VI Preparing to Depart the USS Augusta
King George VI of Great Britain prepares to depart the USS Augusta, after visiting President Harry S. Truman. President Truman was on board the Augusta as he returned to the United States from the Potsdam Conference. From left to right: Secretary of State James Byrnes (in civilian suit and hat), Admiral William D. Leahy (back to camera), Captain James Foskett (partly obscured by Truman and Leahy), President Truman, and King George VI. All others are unidentified. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2.
The USS Augusta Departs Plymouth, England
The USS Augusta departs Plymouth, England, as it returns to the United States with President Harry S. Truman from the Potsdam Conference. Admiral William D. Leahy (center) looks out toward the shore. All others are unidentified. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2.