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Truman Press Conference in Key West

President Harry S. Truman holding a press conference on the lawn of the Little White House. Standing from left to right: Mr. Phil Regan, Mr. David K. Niles, Mr. Stephen Spingarn, Mr. Stanley Woodward, Mr. Donald S. Dawson, Mr. Matthew J. Connelly, Major General Harry H. Vaughan, Rear Admiral Robert L. Dennison, Mr. William D. Hassett, unidentified, Major General Wallace H. Graham, and Mr. Charles G. Ross. The man writing on his knee next to Mr. Ross is Edwin W. Darby. Identifiable men sitting around President Harry S. Truman (center, in white chair) are Mr.

Captain Robert Dennison with Fish

Naval Aide to President Harry S. Truman, Captain Robert Dennison, poses with a 29-pound King Mackerel which he caught on a fishing expedition. With him, from left to right are: Major General Wallace Graham, Correspondence Secretary William Hassett, Admiral William Leahy (in background with hat and glasses), Eben Ayers (partly obscured), unidentified reporter, Colonel Robert Landry (mostly obscured), and Special Counsel Clark Clifford. They all joined President Harry S. Truman on his vacation at Key West, Florida. All others are unidentified.

White House Staffers at Key West

White House staff members during President Harry S. Truman's vacation at Key West, Florida. From left to right: Special Counsel to the President Clark Clifford; Correspondence Secretary William Hassett; Assistant to the President John Steelman; and Appointments Secretary Matthew Connelly on the lawn of the Little White House.

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.

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.