Ships

President Harry S. Truman strides across the flight deck of the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt aircraft carrier while Captain Charles T. Mauro points out a flight maneuver. The Presidents visit to the carrier took place during the naval exercises of the Eighth Fleet off the Virginia Capes. From left to right: unidentified man, Brigadier General Harry Vaughan, President Truman, Captain Clark Clifford Captain Charles T. Mauro, and John R. Steelman. Others in the background are unidentified.

Numerous small boats a short distance from the shore near Pho Quoc, Vietnam.

Numerous ships in a small harbor near Nha Trang, Vietnam.

Image of a cargo ship and bay near Nha Trang, Vietnam.

Stanley Woodward (left) and Press Secretary Charles Ross (second from left) stand next to John R. Steelman (third from left) onboard the USS Missouri as sailors and Navy officers gather for the Crossing the Equator Ceremony. The notation on the back of the photo reads, "Mr. Ross and JRS looking for King Neptune to come aboard." They are on board the USS Missouri with President Harry S. Truman as he returned to the United States from a visit to Brazil. Others in the background are unidentified.

Guests of President Harry S. Truman (not pictured) on board the USS Williamsburg on its way to Key West, Florida. From left to right: David Stowe, John R. Steelman (seated, left), William Hassett, Admiral Robert Dennison, Press Secretary Charles Ross, General Wallace Graham, General Harry Vaughan (seated on right in checked shirt) and General Robert Landry.

Partial view of a U.S. helicopter situated on a U.S. aircraft carrier flight deck. Crew members, jet airplanes and other parts of the ship are also in view. Location is not given but possibly the Gulf of Mexico. Charles W. Thayer was invited to a civilian orientation cruise at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, held May 23-25, 1968. Part of the experience included one day at sea aboard the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Lexington to observe flight operations. This photograph may have been taken during this visit. Original color negative in Library holdings.

Partial view of the flight deck on a United States aircraft carrier. The Naval military personnel on board can be seen lined up in uniform. Location is not given but possibly the Gulf of Mexico. Charles W. Thayer was invited to a civilian orientation cruise at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, held May 23-25, 1968. Part of the experience included one day at sea aboard the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Lexington to observe flight operations. This photograph may have been taken during this visit. Original color negative in Library holdings.

Full view of a U.S. helicopter situated near the deck of a U.S. aircraft carrier. Location is not given but possibly the Gulf of Mexico. Charles W. Thayer was invited to a civilian orientation cruise at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, held May 23-25, 1968. Part of the experience included one day at sea aboard the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Lexington to observe flight operations. This photograph may have been taken during this visit. Original color negative in Library holdings.

Partial view of the flight deck on a United States aircraft carrier. Aircraft are in view in background. Location is not given but possibly the Gulf of Mexico. Charles W. Thayer was invited to a civilian orientation cruise at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, held May 23-25, 1968. Part of the experience included one day at sea aboard the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Lexington to observe flight operations. This photograph may have been taken during this visit. Original color negative in Library holdings.