Presidential vacations

President Harry S. Truman (right) shakes hands with unidentified man after arrival at Boca Chica Airport to start his trip to Key West. The President is surrounded by a group of military and civilian personnel, but the only one identifiable is Captain C. C. Adell, U.S.S Gilmore, on the President's right. From: Julia Hupp

President Harry S. Truman (back to camera) shakes hands with an unidentified man after arrival at Boca Chica airport for a visit to Key West, Florida. Several other unidentified security individuals are also in the photo. From: Julia Hupp.

President Harry S. Truman sits in the back seat of a Cadillac convertible preparing to leave the dock after a visit to the U.S.S. Gilmore. Press Secretary Charles Ross is shown getting into the front seat. The other men are unidentified. The U.S.S. Howard W. Gilmore can be seen in the background. (See 95-358-4.) From: Julia Hupp.

President Harry S. Truman and the White House staff pose for an informal picture on the lawn at Key West, Florida. In the front row, left to right, are: Joseph G. Feeney, Charles S. Murphy, William D. Leahy, President Truman, John R. Steelman; William D. Hassett; and Roger Tubby; Standing are: David E. Bell, Donald D. Dawson, Robert Dennison, Joseph Short, Matt Connelly, Harry H. Vaughan, Robert B. Landry, David H. Stowe, and David D. Lloyd. The photo is autographed by all of the above, although the signatures are copies. (Same as 77-3285 except color) (Similar to 65-668 and 67-2367)

President Harry S. Truman waves goodbye at Washington National Airport's MATS terminal as he prepares to board the Independence for his summer White House at Key West.