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Foskett, James H. (James Hicks), 1898-1961

President Harry S. Truman and King George VI aboard the U. S. S. Augusta

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, left) and King George VI of England (foreground, right) aboard the U. S. S. Augusta off the coast of Plymouth, England. President Truman is preparing to return to the United States after attending the Potsdam Conference in Germany. In the background next to President Truman is Captain James Foskett, commanding officer of the U. S. S. Augusta. From the album, number 2: "President Truman's Trip to Potsdam.

King George VI Inspects the Crew of the USS Augusta

King George VI of England (in center of lines, left) inspects the crew of the U. S. S. Augusta. With him is Captain James Foskett, Commanding Officer of the ship. Behind King George VI is President Harry S. Truman. Others are unidentified. The King is paying a call on President Truman, who is returning from the Potsdam Conference. From the album, number 2: "President Truman's Trip to Potsdam."

United States officials in Rio de Janeiro at the Club Navale

Members of President Truman's party who are visiting Brazil pose with others at the Club Navale in Rio de Janeiro. Left to right: Admiral James H. Foskett; Captain Robert L. Dennison; Ambassador William D. Pawley, Captain Ralph E. Mills; Admiral William Leahy; Commander John B. Colwell; Admiral Silvio de Noronha; Commander R. L. Fulton; Ambassador Carlos Martins; Commander William R. Barnes and Commander William Rigdon. The American naval officers were decorated by the Brazilian Navy. From the album, President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro.

President Harry S. Truman and staff on board the U.S.S. Williamsburg

Left to right: Charles Ross, Press Secretary; Harry Vaughan, Military Aid to the President; Ted Marks; Clark Clifford, White House Counsel; President Harry S. Truman; John Snyder, Secretary of Treasury; George Allen, Director, Reconstruction Finance Corporation; Wallace Graham, White House Physician; and Naval Aide James Foskett, on board the U.S.S. Williamsburg. This photo was taken while President Truman took a vacation cruise to Bermuda. Same as 96-31.

George Marshall taking the oath of office as Secretary of State, with guests

George Marshall taking the oath of office with, pictured from left, Arthur H. Vandenberg, Admiral William D. Leahy, Rear Admiral James H. Foskett, General Harry H. Vaughan, John W. Snyder, Tom C. Clark, George C. Marshall, President Harry S. Truman, General Walter Bedell Smith, Clinton P. Anderson, Fred M. Vinson, Julius A. Krug, James F. Byrnes, and Lewis B. Schwellenbach. Autographed by all present.