Vacations

San Francisco, California. Former President Harry S. Truman, accompanied by Mrs. Bess Truman (left) and daughter Margaret (right), return today from a month's vacation in Hawaii. Mr. Truman receives a farewell handshake from Captain Hobart J. Ehman, skipper of the liner President Cleveland, just before the ship docks. Portions of the city's skyline are visible in the background. Same as 70-992, only better print. From: Houston Post.

Kansas City, Missouri. A jaunty and tanned Harry S. Truman (center) arrived with Mrs. Bess Truman (carrying flowers) in Kansas City after a month-long stay in Hawaii. At right is Paul "Mike" Westwood, an Independence policeman. The former President said he's had "30 days of lying around" and planned to go to work today "after unpacking our 21 trunks." From: Houston Post.

Former President Harry S. Truman, with Mrs. Bess Truman (left) and daughter Margaret (right), bedecked with leis, are entertained by a Hawaiian miss on their arrival in Honolulu this morning aboard the liner President Cleveland. A month's vacation is planned as guest of Ed Pauley, California oil man. From: Houston Post.

Former President Harry S. Truman arranges some luggage in the back seat of his car in New York City, New York, before he and Mrs. Truman depart for Independence, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) and former First Lady Bess W. Truman (left) arrive in Washington, D.C. for a visit. Mr. Truman is driving his car. They are in Washington, D.C. to look after business connected to the projected Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) hands his luggage from the trunk of his car to a bellhop (left) upon his arrival at the Hotel Mayflower in Washington, D.C. He visited Washington to look after business related to his projected Truman Library. All others in this photo are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) is greeted by General Alfred Gruenther during his visit to NATO-SHAPE Headquarters in Paris, France. Harry S. Truman shaking hands with General Gruenther. (Larger view, 78-942)

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) greeted by General Alfred Gruenther during his visit to NATO-SHAPE Headquarters in Paris, France. Harry S. Truman smiling and chatting with General Gruenther. (Larger view, 78-940)

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) greeted by General Alfred Gruenther, during his visit to NATO-SHAPE Headquarters. Harry S. Truman leaning on cane and listening to General Allen Gruenther. (Larger view, 78-939)

Former President Harry S. Truman is below deck on the S. S. United States upon his return from his trip to Europe. He speaks to and enjoys the company of the ship's crew and passengers, many of whom are African-American.