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Hassett, William D. (William David), 1880-1965

Presidential Party in Key West, Florida

President Harry S. Truman and the rest of the presidential party pose for a photograph while on vacation in Key West, Florida. Front row, left to right: John Steelman, First Lady Bess Truman, President Truman, Margaret Truman, and William Hassett. Back row, left to right: Stephen Spingarn, General Robert Landry, Admiral Robert Dennison, Stanley Woodward, Charlie Ross, General Harry Vaughan, General Wallace Graham, and David Niles.

The President , His Family, and His Staff in a Group Photo in Key West

President Harry S. Truman, First Lady Bess Wallace Truman, Margaret Truman, and the president's staff, on the lawn of the Little White House, in Key West, Florida. Back row from left to right: David Lloyd (Assistant to Charles Murphy, Administrative Assistant to the President), Maj. Gen. Harry Vaughan, Hon. Matthew Connelly, Hon. Stanley Woodward, and Rear Admiral Robert Dennison. Front row from left to right: Press Secretary Charles Ross, the First Lady, President Truman, Honorable John Steelman, and Honorable William Hassett. Seated on the ground in front of the group is Margaret Truman.

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."

Reporters at a Presidential Press Conference at Key West, Florida

Reporters quickly exit the room to file stories after a press conference during President Harry S. Truman's vacation trip to Key West, Florida. President Harry S. Truman (standing in front of fireplace, in suit) stops to chat with one of the men. Standing behind President Truman is Press Secretary Joseph Short and Correspondence Secretary William Hassett. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman Awards General Robert Landry with Second Star

President Harry S. Truman and other White House staff members congratulate General Robert Landry upon his promotion. This picture was taken while Truman was on vacation in Key West, Florida outside his residence on the naval base. Front row, left to right: Colonel Francis Williams, General Harry Vaughan, General Robert Landry, President Truman, Admiral William Leahy, Admiral Robert Dennison, and Sidney Souers.

President Harry S. Truman Holds Press Conference

President Harry S. Truman (seated in front of the fireplace) holds a press conference with members of the media during his visit in Key West, Florida. The two men standing behind the unidentified man seated, writing at the desk are Press Secretary Joseph Short (left) and Charles Murphy (right). Standing behind the sofa are (starting third from the left in patterned shirt): Admiral Robert Dennison, William Hassett, General Robert Landry, unidentified, David Lloyd, David Bell, and two unidentified men. All others are unidentified.

The President and Staff Taking a Break at Fort Jefferson

The President and his staff take a break during their tour of Fort Jefferson, in the Dry Tortugas, near Key West, Florida. From left to right are: (Far left)President Harry S. Truman, Harry Vaughn, Admiral William D. Leahy, William Hassett, and Press Secretary Joseph Short. Standing in front of Mr. Short is an unidentified military personnel. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negatives.