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Fishing Party Returns

Mr. William D. Hassett's party returns and displays their catch of the day. Mr. Hassett is at center. Also in the party are: Colonel F.W. Williams, Colonel E.F. Smith, Commander H.D. Warden, and Mr. Arthur Prettyman. The men caught grouper, mackerel and barracuda. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

Mr. Hassett's Party with Their Catch

Mr. Hassett's fishing party consisted of: William D. Hassett, Colonel F.W. Williams, Lt. E.F. Colonel E.F. Smith, Commander H.D. Warden, and Arthur Prettyman. Mr. Hassett is second from the right. In total they caught twelve fish. They caught Mackerel, Grouper and one Barracuda. They are at Key West, Florida, with President Truman. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

Fishing Party near Key West

Fishing party going to, or returning from, fishing off Key West, Florida. William D. Hassett is at center. Colonel F. W. Williams, Lt. Colonel Elmer F. Smith, Commander Horace Warden, and Arthur Prettyman were also in the party. The ship the "Big Wheel" was out of commission. This photo was taken during the President's ninth Key West trip. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

The President's Staff Show their Catch

The Presidential Party show their catch after fishing in Key West, Florida. At the far left, Joe Feeney takes a photo. Second from the left is Philleo Nash. From Mr. Nash's left (rear of photo) is an unidentified staff member. To the far right, holding a fish, is an unidentified military officer. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.