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President Truman Tours the Grounds of Fort Jefferson

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, second from left) on the inside grounds of Fort Jefferson National Historic Site at Dry Tortugas, Florida. Truman visited the Fort while on vacation in Key West. Others include: Admiral Charles Styer, Captain James Foskett, Dr. John Steelman, Ft. Jefferson caretaker Russell Gibbs, Admiral William Leahy, and Edwin Locke (behind the president). From the album The President's Vacation Trip to Key West 17-23 November 1946.

President Truman Views Fort Jefferson

Caretaker of Fort Jefferson, Russell A. Gibbs, guides the presidential party atop Fort Jefferson National Historic Site in Dry Tortugas, Florida. The party includes: President Harry S. Truman (second from left), Admiral William Leahy, Edwin Locke, John Steelman, Press Secretary Charles G. Ross (plaid cap), newspaper correspondent Felix Belair (hand cupped to ear), and Chief C.J. Langello, USN. Truman visited the Fort during his vacation in Key West. All others are unidentified. From the album The President's Vacation Trip to Key West 17-23 November 1946.

President Truman Views Cannon at Fort Jefferson

Caretaker of Ft. Jefferson, Russell A. Gibbs, points out a rusted 16 inch cannon to President Harry S. Truman (second from left) and party while visiting Fort Jefferson National Historic Site in Dry Tortugas, Florida. Others in the presidential party include: Admiral William Leahy, John Steelman, Press Secretary Charles Ross, Edwin Locke, Admiral Charles Styer, Captain James Foskett, and Secret Service agent John Gorham (dark shirt). Truman visited the Dry Tortugas Islands while on vacation in Key West. All others are unidentified.

Truman's Staff on U.S.S. Williamsburg

Members of President Harry S. Truman's party relaxing on the after deck of his yacht, the U.S.S. Williamsburg, as the U.S.S. William C. Lawe provides escort in the background, during a vacation cruise to Key West, Florida. From left to right: David Stowe, John Steelman, William D. Hassett, Rear Admiral Robert L. Dennison, Press Secretary Chares Ross, Brigadier General Wallace Graham, Major General Harry Vaughan (wearing plaid shirt), and Brigadier General Robert Landry.

Cabinet Meeting

President Harry S. Truman with members of his Cabinet and other officials, in the Cabinet Room of the White House. From left to right around table: Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer; Special Assistant to the President W.

White House Staffers at Key West

White House staff members during President Harry S. Truman's vacation at Key West, Florida. From left to right: Special Counsel to the President Clark Clifford; Correspondence Secretary William Hassett; Assistant to the President John Steelman; and Appointments Secretary Matthew Connelly on the lawn of the Little White House.

Mr. Steelman and Admiral Styer Atop Conning Tower

President Harry S. Truman (bottom left-hand corner) watches the demonstrations by the U.S.S. Wilke while on board the submarine U-2513 while he is on vacation in Key West, Florida. Also present are Dr. John Steelman (standing, white shirt) and Admiral Charles Styer (standing, right). Others are unidentified. Part of the album The President's Vacation Trip to Key West 17-23 November 1946.

Truman with Vacation Guests

President Harry S. Truman poses at the airport at Boca Chica, Florida with newly arrived vacation guests. From left to right: Admiral William Leahy, Judge Caskie Collet, President Truman, John R. Steelman, and General Harry Vaughan. Photo in the album The President's Vacation Trip to Key West 17-23 November 1946.