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President Harry S. Truman and members of his staff take part in a humorous commissioning ceremony while on vacation in Key West, Florida. Standing is David Stowe. Seated around the room, from left to right are: David Bell, Admiral William Leahy, President Truman, Roger Tubby, and Admiral Robert Dennison.

President Harry S. Truman welcomes General George Marshall and William Pawley to The Little White House while on vacation in Key West, Florida. From left to right: Admiral William Leahy; Supreme Court Chief Justice Fred Vinson; President Truman; General Marshall; William Pawley.

Mrs. Eileen Nolte (left), Census Enumerator, interviews President Harry S. Truman, First Lady Bess W. Truman (second from left), and Margaret Truman (right) on the lawn of the Little White House, Key West, Florida. The Truman family completed their census interview while on vacation in Key West.

Members of President Harry S. Truman's staff and vacation party play a game of volleyball while joining President Truman on vacation in Key West, Florida. Margaret Truman is on the near side of the near, standing in front of the pole. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman poses with three young admirers while on vacation in Key West, Florida. Left to right: Curtis Hingson, son of Lieutenant Commander and Mrs. J. M Hingson: Sandra Jean Smith and Ray Smith, Jr., children of Lieutenant Commander and Mrs. Ray Smith.

This is an aerial view of the Naval Air Station at Key West, Florida, where President Harry S. Truman vacationed several times during his presidency. Old Fort Taylor is in the foreground. The number "1" and arrow written on the photo points to the Little White House, the residence where President Truman stayed while at Key West. The number "2" and arrow written on the photo points to Truman Beach.

Mrs. Eileen Nolte (left), Census Enumerator, interviews President Harry S. Truman, First Lady Bess W. Truman (second from left), and Margaret Truman (right) on the lawn of the Little White House, Key West, Florida. The Truman family completed their census interview while on vacation in Key West.

Mrs. Eileen Nolte (left), Census Enumerator, interviews President Harry S. Truman, First Lady Bess W. Truman (second from left), and Margaret Truman (right) on the lawn of the Little White House, Key West, Florida. The Truman family completed their census interview while on vacation in Key West.

President Harry S. Truman (center, glasses) shakes hands with an old friend as mourning crowds await the funeral train of Franklin D. Roosevelt at Union Station in Washington, D.C. All others are unidentified.

Residents of Dry Tortugas Island greet President Harry S. Truman (left, back to camera) on his arrival at Fort Jefferson during his vacation trip to the area. All others are unidentified.