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Truman Watches Preparations for Return to Port

President Harry S. Truman (center) watches from on board the submarine U-2513 as preparations are made for the return to port. Truman rode on the submarine during his vacation in Key West, Florida. Also present is Special Counsel to the President Clark Clifford (left) and Lieutenant Commander James Casler (standing, right). Others are unidentified. Part of the album The President's Vacation Trip to Key West 17-23 November 1946.

Admiral Styer on Deck

Admiral Charles W. Styer (foreground), Assistant Chief of Naval Operations, on board the submarine U-2513 while on vacation with President Harry S. Truman. Part of the album The President's Vacation Trip to Key West 17-23 November 1946.

Mr. Steelman and Admiral Styer Atop Conning Tower

President Harry S. Truman (bottom left-hand corner) watches the demonstrations by the U.S.S. Wilke while on board the submarine U-2513 while he is on vacation in Key West, Florida. Also present are Dr. John Steelman (standing, white shirt) and Admiral Charles Styer (standing, right). Others are unidentified. Part of the album The President's Vacation Trip to Key West 17-23 November 1946.

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.