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The Trumans on their way to the Fort Jefferson National Monument in the "Big Wheel"

Left to right, Margaret Truman, President Harry S. Truman, Admiral William Leahy, and Bess Truman enjoy a post-election vacation on board the ship "Big Wheel" on their way to the Fort Jefferson National Monument (Dry Tortugas), off the coast of Key West, Florida. Same as 2013-3204 and 86-124-1. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman Tries a Bit of Fishing at Sun Valley, Idaho

President Harry S. Truman casts his line into a lake at Sun Valley, Idaho, and was critiqued by the manager of the main lodge and Joseph Burgy, Director of Sports and Recreation at Sun Valley (wearing white baseball cap). President Truman enjoyed a brief overnight stay during his Western presidential tour. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative. (see also, 2015-2169)