Ships

President Harry S. Truman holds an informal press conference on the deck of the U.S.S. Williamsburg at Key West, Florida. Those who can be identified are Charles Ross (second from left, standing) and Captain Cecil Adell (fourth from right, standing). From: National Archives & Records Administration

Former President Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman and daughter, Margaret (Mrs. Clifton Daniel) aboard the S.S. United States as the former executive and Mrs. Truman sail for a European vacation. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Former President Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman, wife of the former President, on the gangplank of the S. S. United States on which they sailed for a seven week tour of Europe. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Former President Harry S. Truman, with two Los Angeles city detectives, leads newsmen on a walk on the deck of the S. S. President Cleveland. The ship stopped in Los Angeles harbor enroute to Hawaii where the former President, Bess Truman and daughter, Margaret, will vacation. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Mrs. Perle Mesta is shown shaking hands with Mrs. Bess Truman, on the left, and Margaret Truman, on the right, as she leaves on the S. S. America enroute to Luxembourg where she will serve as U. S. Ambassador. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Margaret Truman sings "Anchors Aweigh" aboard the USS Missouri, returning from President Harry S. Truman's official state visit to Brazil. This was part of a crossing the equator ceremony. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

President Harry S. Truman (right) shakes hands with King George VI (foreground, left) of England on board the USS Augusta. This shows a back shot of the President and a front view of a smiling King George. Truman was on the way home from the Potsdam Conference and was visiting England for the first time. The naval officer in the background is Walter H. Dunnican.

U.S.S. Missouri as Army Hospital Ship, 1889-1902. Sent to President Harry S. Truman by William J. S. Dineen.

Dr. Rufus W. Hooker on board S.S. President Roosevelt.

Tennesseans on board S.S. President Roosevelt en route to London. Right to Left: Secretary of State Cordell Hull, Congressman Sam McReynolds, Miss Margaret McReynolds, Dr. Rufus W. Hooker, Miss Hayes, and Mrs. Rose Frances Hull.