U.S. Navy

President Harry S. Truman leaves the Memorial Chapel at Key West, Florida with his entourage, including Sidney W. Souers, third row, far right.

President Truman awards the Distinguished Service Medal to Sidney W. Souers for exceptionally meritorious service to the Government of the United States, July 1944 to November 1952. On the verso of the photographed is attached an autographed card reading, "To my good friend Sidney Souers with many thanks and great appreciation of his efficient service Harry S. Truman White House, Dec. 1, 1952." From: Sidney W. Souers Papers.

President Harry S. Truman enjoys watching people who have not previously crossed the equator participate in "Shellback" ceremonies aboard the U.S.S. Missouri en route from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Norfolk, Virginia. From: Found in a box of miscellaneous photos in the Audiovisual area.

Aboard the U.S.S. Missouri en route from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, to Norfolk, Virginia, President Harry S. Truman meets Davy Jones and King Neptune, goes through a ceremony to become a "Shellback," and receives a certificate (Imperium Neptuni Regis) which is presented to people on board who have not previously crossed the equator. From: Found in a box of miscellaneous photos in the Audiovisual area.

Navy Under Secretary Francis P. Whitehair shown with unidentified military officers at U. S. Naval Air Station, New Orleans, Louisiana.

President Harry S. Truman, his family, and his staff on vacation in Key West, Florida. Front row, left to right: Harold Enarson; John Steelman; Bess Wallace Truman; President Truman; Margaret Truman; William Hassett; Irving Perlmeter. Back row, left to right: Eben Ayers; David Stowe; Wallace Graham; Harry Vaughan; Joseph Short; Robert Dennison; Robert Landry; Philleo Nash; Charles Jackson. Original is in color and oversized. This image is available to be ordered in color.

Aerial view of the Naval Station, Key West, Florida, showing the Presidential yacht, the Williamsburg, anchored at the dock in front of the administration building. The Presidential quarters, the Little White House, is the white building behind the administration building. Similar to 77-921.

Exterior view of the Little White House, Key West, Florida.

Snapshot of Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Roberts on a sailing ship. Roy Roberts is the general manager of the Kansas City Star and Mrs. Roberts is the widow of Press Secretary Charles Ross.

President Harry S. Truman is shown descending the steps on the presidential yacht Williamsburg. Charles Murphy is standing below the President on the left. Others are unidentified.