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President Truman Proceeds Down the Gangway

2012-882
Accession Number
2012-882
4x5 inches (10x13 cm)
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 350382450
Keywords
Airports
Naval officers
Presidential aircraft
Presidential vacations
Presidents
HST Keywords
Airplanes - Independence; Florida - Boca Chica; Truman - Trips - Key West - 1951
People Pictured
Dennison, Robert L. (Robert Lee), 1901-1980
Leahy, William D. (William Daniel), 1875-1959
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Rights

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Credit:
Paul Begley
U.S. Navy

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
President Harry S. Truman on his ninth Key West, Florida Trip. He is at the airfield in Boca Chica. He is stepping down the gangway from the "Independence," followed by Fleet Admiral William P. Leahy, and Naval Aide, Rear Admiral Robert L. Dennison. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4X5 negative.
Date(s)
March 2, 1951