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Truman with Vacation Guests

President Harry S. Truman poses at the airport at Boca Chica, Florida with newly arrived vacation guests. From left to right: Admiral William Leahy, Judge Caskie Collet, President Truman, John R. Steelman, and General Harry Vaughan. Photo in the album The President's Vacation Trip to Key West 17-23 November 1946.

Visit by President of France

President Harry S. Truman (front, right) and the President of France, General Charles de Gaulle (front, left), attend the welcoming ceremonies for the General's visit on the front lawn of the White House. Also pictured, second row: Admiral William Leahy (left, mostly obscured); and Major General Harry Vaughan (second from right). All others are unidentified.

Truman Greets Officers

President Harry S. Truman (white shirt, white hat) greets officers standing by a sonar buoy and its equipment while he tours the Naval Air Station at Boca Chica, Florida. Truman and members of his staff vacationed in nearby Key West, Florida. Photo is in the album, The President's Vacation Trip to Key West 17-23 November 1946. All others are unidentified.

Truman Chats with Station Officers

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, second from right) chats with Admiral Charles Styer (right) while members of his party are greeted by station officers. They are debarking President Truman's plane upon their arrival at Boca Chica, Florida for a vacation. Photo in the album, The President's Vacation Trip to Key West 17-23 November 1946. Behind President Truman is Captain James Foskett. All others unidentified.