Sailors

The destroyer, USS Sarsfield, docked at Key West, Florida, preparing to pick up President Harry S. Truman and his vacation party for cruise to the Dry Tortugas Islands. All sailors on board are unidentified.

Admiral William Leahy (center, carrying cane) disembarks from the USS Sarsfield. He was on board the Sarsfield as a member of President Harry S. Truman's vacation party, on a cruise to Dry Tortugas Islands, Florida. All other sailors are unidentified.

Commander H. F. Wells, Commander of the USS Sarsfield (left), welcomes Admiral William Leahy (foreground, right) aboard for a cruise to the Dry Tortugas Islands. Also present is Admiral Robert Dennison (far right, between two sailors). They are members of President Harry S. Truman's vacation party in Key West, Florida. All others are unidentified.

United States Navy personnel assigned to the "Little White House" detail during President Harry S. Truman's vacation in Key West, Florida. All are unidentified.

Sailors standing at attention aboard the U. S. S. Williamsburg, President Harry S. Truman's yacht, during his vacation at Key West, Florida. All are unidentified.

Crew of the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Shangri-La at attention during raising of Navy Secretary John L. Sullivan's flag.

Overview of the crew of the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Shangri-La at attention.

Unidentified Coast Guard sailors in front of the United States Coast Guard cutter "Courier" at its dedication as a mobile transmitter for the "Voice of America" radio broadcasts. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

President Harry S. Truman (right) and unidentified sailors and naval officers on the U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Truman was on board the Franklin D. Roosevelt to observe war games conducted by the Eighth Fleet.

President Harry S. Truman (seated) thanking M. R. Conway, Baker First Class who made the "Welcome Aboard" cake sitting on the table. President Truman was aboard the aircraft carrier U. S. S. Franklin D. Roosevelt during fleet maneuvers off the Virginia Capes.