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President Truman's Remarks in Response to Princess Elizabeth's Presentation of an Overmantel

President Harry S. Truman's remarks in response to the presentation by Princess Elizabeth of an Overmantel for the White House. The President spoke at 12:30 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House, Washington, DC. The overmantel was sent as a gift of from the Princess's father, King George VI, and consisted of a rare pair of English candelabra and a three-part mirror with an oil painting of flowers set above it in a carved gilt frame.

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 on Board the USS Augusta

King George VI visits President Harry S. Truman on Board the USS Augusta. He is visiting the President before Mr. Truman's return to the United States after attending the Potsdam Conference. Walking down the stairs from top to bottom are: Captain James Vardaman, Admiral Ralph Leatham, President Truman, and King George VI. 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."