Presidential aircraft

Margaret Truman stands in the doorway of the presidential airplane Independence and snaps a picture of her father as he says goodbye to personnel at the end of his vacation at Key West, Florida. (Same as 74-354). From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman (right) waves as he boards the "Sacred Cow," the special presidential plane, for a trip to Independence, Missouri. From left to right: Senator Alben W. Barkley, First Lady Bess W. Truman, Representative Noble J. Gregory, and President Truman. Donor: Clinton A. Brown

President Harry S. Truman (right) exits the presidential plane Sacred Cow upon his arrival in Key West, Florida for a vacation. Also present is Major General Harry Vaughan (center) and Rear Admiral James Foskett.

President Harry S. Truman (near center, in civilian suit and hat) shakes hands with various dignitaries and naval officers upon his arrival at Boca Chica Airport for a vacation visit to Key West, Florida. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (center) greets members of the crowd gathered to meet him at Boca Chica Airport. President Truman flew to Boca Chica to spend several days on vacation Key West, Florida. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes hands with an unidentified dignitary upon his arrival at the Boca Chica Airport in Key West, Florida. President Truman traveled to Key West for a short vacation. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman waves his hat as he exits the presidential airplane "Sacred Cow" upon his arrival in Key West, Florida for a vacation.

President Harry S. Truman is exiting the presidential plane Sacred Cow upon his arrival at Boca Chica Airport for a vacation visit in Key West, Florida. Others waiting for President Truman at the foot of the stairs are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman was the first to disembark from the Independence after landing at the Naval Airfield, Boca Chica, Florida, for a vacation after his reelection campaign. Others are unidentified. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Secretary of the Army Frank Pace (second from right) is greeted by unidentified men and military officers after getting off of President Harry S. Truman's airplane, the Independence, in Topeka, Kansas. Secretary Pace visited Topeka to attend the 35th Division Reunion, representing President Harry S. Truman, who was unable to attend. On the right is Margaret (Mrs. Frank) Pace.