Military bases

A small naval vessel shows damage from the hurricane that struck Key West, Florida, and the Naval Air Station on September 20-21, 1948. People on board are unidentified. Truman occasionally used the boat, the "Big Wheel," on some of his fishing expeditions during his vacations in Key West.

Extreme damage to various buildings and trees at the Key West Naval Air Station. On September 20-21, 1948 a hurricane struck Key West, Florida damaging several of the buildings at the Naval Air Station and killing three people in the area.

Workers use a crane to clean up palm trees damaged when a hurricane struck Key West, Florida and the Naval Air Station on September 20-21, 1948. All people are unidentified.

Damage to one of the buildings on the Key West Naval Air Station base. On September 20-21, 1948 a hurricane struck Key West, Florida damaging several of the buildings at the Naval Air Station and killing three people in the area.

Debris from hurricane that struck Key West, Florida and the Key West Naval Air Station on September 20-21, 1948 washes up near the naval docks. Some of the buildings in the background also exhibit damage from the hurricane.

On September 20-21, 1948 a hurricane struck Key West, Florida damaging several of the buildings at the Naval Air Station and killing three people in the area. This photo shows extensive damage to trees along a street.

Unidentified civilians and military personnel survey damage to cars, trees, and buildings from the hurricane that struck Key West Florida and the Naval Air Station on September 20-21, 1948. All are unidentified.

On September 20-21, 1948 a hurricane struck Key West causing severe flooding at the Naval Air Station. Unidentified sailor stands in the street, demonstrating the depth of the high water. Damage to the trees and palms is also evident.

On September 20-21, 1948 a hurricane struck Key West, Florida causing flooding at the Naval Air Station. Unidentified sailor and young boy stand in the street, demonstrating the depth of the high water. Damage to the trees and palms is also evident.

Extensive damage to buildings and trees can be seen at the Key West Naval Air Station, as a result of a hurricane struck Key West, Florida, killing three people in the area.