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President Truman and Guests Enjoy a Picnic at the Little White House, Key West

After a press conference and photo session, President Harry S. Truman (not visible) and guests were served a picnic lunch in the north garden of the Little White House, Key West, Florida, where the President enjoyed a post election vacation (See also 2012-528.) From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library y the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Truman and Guests Enjoy a Picnic at the Little White House, Key West

After a press conference and photo session, President Harry S. Truman (not visible) and guests were served a picnic lunch in the north garden of the Little White House, Key West, Florida, where the President enjoyed a post-election vacation. (See also 2012-527). From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Press Conference in the Garden of the Little White House

President Harry S. Truman (seated center in dark shirt with white collar) is shown during a press conference in the north garden of the Little White House at Key West, Florida. This press conference took place during President Truman's ninth vacation visit to Key West. Standing directly behind Truman in the bamboo print shirt is Charles S. Murphy, Administrative Assistant to President Truman and later Special Counsel to the President. To the left of Murphy wearing a long sleeve print shirt is John Steelman, Truman's Assistant to the President. To the right of Murphy is Joseph Feeney.

Adlai Stevenson and Others Visiting Truman at Home in Independence, Missouri

Democratic Party leaders stand together on the front porch of the home of former President Harry S. Truman in Independence, Missouri. They gathered to discuss party finances and election prospects. Left to right: Adlai Stevenson; Stanley Woodward, party treasurer; Harry S. Truman; Charles S. Murphy; and Stephen A. Mitchell, National Democratic Party Chairman.