President Harry Truman welcomed by Congressmen in Washington DC, United States. The President greets the Vice President and the Speaker before his speech to a joint session of the Congress. In his speech he expresses concern about the challenges facing the free peoples of the world. He states that they "look to us for support in maintaining their freedom." This speech is considered the introduction of the "Truman Doctrine."
President Harry Truman speaks at a celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, held on the Washington Monument grounds in Washington DC. President Truman, at the podium, states that peace in Korea does not lessen world tensions as long as Soviet rulers remain an armed camp. He states that vigilance is the price of peace. (Korean War period.)
View of the old Boston Harbor. Fishermen de-icing the fishing boats at Boston, United States.
Vessels named Arrow and Ester at Seattle harbor,United States. Workers unload goods from freighter at Seattle port. Large fish being unloaded from a hoisted net.
View of Tacoma seaport in Washington, United States. Workers at the dockyard. Crane being used to unload gold ore from the ship.1935.
View of the freshwater harbor Portland, Oregon, United States. Lumber carrier vehicle carries goods at the dock. Ships are loaded with lumber.
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