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President Truman Arriving at Naval Station Memorial Chapel

President Harry S. Truman arriving in his limousine to attend services at the United States Naval Station Memorial Chapel while on vacation in Key West, Florida. Seated in the back seat of the car, from left to right, are: President Truman, Admiral Sidney Souers, and Press Secretary Joseph Short. Also present is Administrative Assistant to the President David Lloyd (standing, left, opening the car door, wearing light shoes). All others are unidentified.

Truman Arriving at Naval Station Memorial Chapel, Key West

President Harry S. Truman (back seat of car, wearing white hat) arriving in his limousine to attend services at the U.S. Naval Station Memorial Chapel at Key West, Florida. Also present are Admiral Sidney Souers (middle of back seat), Press Secretary Joseph Short (back seat, driver's side), and Administrative Assistant David Lloyd (left, walking beside car). All others are unidentified.

Truman's Flag Flies

President Harry S. Truman's flag flies from atop the administration building at the U.S. Naval submarine base, Key West, Florida. Truman stayed at the submarine base while on vacation in Key West. From the album The President's Vacation Trip to Key West.

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 Shown Detector Equipment

President Harry S. Truman (center, white shirt, white hat) is shown magnetic airborne detector equipment during his visit to the Naval Air Station at Boca Chica, Florida. Truman and his staff spent their vacation at the naval base in Key West, Florida. Photo is in the album, the President's Vacation Trip to Key West 17-23 November 1946. All others are unidentified.