Naval Officers and Guests Eat Dinner on the USS Fargo
Naval officers and their guests enjoy dinner and conversation at a reception hosted by Admiral Forrest Sherman aboard the USS Fargo.
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Naval Officers and Their Guests Attend a Reception on the USS Fargo
Unidentified naval officers and their guests attend a reception given by Admiral Forrest Sherman (seated, second from left, back to camera) aboard the USS Fargo.
Change of Command Ceremony, USS Huntington
Rear Admiral James H. Foskett (second from the left) assumes command of the USS Huntington. The other naval officers and sailors are unidentified.
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. 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. United Press correspondent Merriman Smith is behind Ross's left shoulder. Associated Press reporter Ernest (Tony) Vaccaro is behind Leahy's left shoulder.
King George VI and President Harry S. Truman Aboard the USS Augusta
King George VI of Great Britain (foreground, left) and President Harry S. Truman (foreground, center, wearing civilian suit) on board the USS Augusta as King George prepares to leave. Standing between King George VI and President Truman is Admiral William D. Leahy. Standing behind President Truman, mostly obscured, is Secretary of State James Byrnes. Standing opposite King George VI is Captain James Foskett, Commanding Officer of the Augusta. All others are unidentified.
Captain James Foskett Leaves the USS Augusta
Captain James H. Foskett (center, background) departs from the USS Augusta after his change in command ceremony. Unidentified soldiers give Captain Foskett a salute.
The HMS Renown
The HMS Renown in Plymouth Harbor during a visit between King George VI of Great Britain and President Harry S. Truman. President Truman was preparing to return to the United States after the Potsdam Conference.
Captain James Foskett Gives a Speech During Change of Command Ceremony
Captain James Foskett (at microphone) gives a speech during his change of command ceremony for aboard the USS Augusta. All others are unidentified.
Change of Command Ceremony for Captain James Foskett
Captain James H. Foskett (standing at microphone) speaks during the change of command ceremony aboard the USS Augusta as he prepares to depart. All others are unidentified.
President Harry S. Truman Walks on Board the Deck of the USS Augusta
From left to right, Secretary of State James Byrnes, President Harry S. Truman, and Captain James H. Foskett walk on the deck of the USS Augusta while enroute to the Potsdam Conference.