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Ayers, Eben A., 1890-1977

Key West -- March 1, 1948

Silent home movie-style footage shot by the US Navy during President Truman's March 1, 1948 trip to Key West. It includes dark footage of the President's press conference on the lawn of the Little White House; then moves on to the fishing exploits of the Presidential party; exploring rock walls; and tossing a football on the beach. Includes Clark Clifford, William Hassett, Mr. Bautista, Mr. Santiago, Robert Landry, Robert Dennison, and Eben Ayers. This film is edited with titles for each segment.

President Truman and staff on vacation

Group photo of President Harry S. Truman and his party while on vacation at Key West, Florida. Front row, left to right: John Steelman, Chief Justice Fred Vinson, President Truman, Admiral William Leahy, William Hassett. Back row, left to right: William Bray, General Robert Landry, Admiral Robert Dennison, Stanley Woodward, Charles Ross, General Harry Vaughan, Wallace Graham, and Eben Ayers.

Truman and party at Key West

President Harry S. Truman and some of his advisors on vacation in Key West, Florida. Seated, left to right: Harry Vaughan, William D. Leahy, President Truman, John R. Steelman, and Matthew Connelly. Standing, left to right: Wallace Graham, Robert Dennison, Stanley Woodward, Clark Clifford, Eben Ayers, William Hassett, and Robert Landry. They are in the living room of the Little White House at Key West, Florida. Original photograph is in the museum collection and autographed by all men.

President Harry S. Truman and Members of His Staff at Key West, Florida

Presidential staff photograph, from President Truman's sixth trip to Key West. Front row, left to right: John Steelman, Chief Justice Fred Vinson, President Harry S. Truman, Admiral William Leahy, and William Hassett. Back row, left to right: William Bray, General Robert Landry, Admiral Robert Dennison, Stanley Woodward, Charlie Ross, General Harry Vaughan, General Wallace Graham, and Eben Ayers.

The Trumans and Their Guests at the Little White House in Key West, Florida

Members of President Harry S. Truman's vacation party pose for a photograph at the 10th Presidential trip to Key West. First row, left to right: Harold Enarson, John R. Steelman, first Lady Bess Truman, President Harry S. Truman, Margaret Truman, William Hassett, Irving Perlmeter. Second row, left to right: Eben Ayers, David H. Stowe, General Wallace Graham, General Harry Vaughan, Joseph Short, Admiral Robert Dennison, General Robert Landry, Philleo Nash, and Charles W. Jackson. Same as photo 67-3204, 67-3205,67-3204. This photograph is inscribed "Kew West, Florida. December 4, 1951."