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President Harry S. Truman smiles happily as he arrives in Key West Florida to start a five day vacation. Riding with President Truman are (from left to right) Captain Cecil Adell, Commandant of the Boca Chica Naval Air Base and Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Staff.

President Harry S. Truman throws out the first ball at Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., pitching left-handed. The Washington Senators were set to play the New York Yankees. The Senators defeated the Yankees 12 to 4. Charles Ross and William D. Hassett are behind President Truman, Margaret and Mrs. Bess Truman are beside him. The owner of the Washington Senators, Clark Griffith, and Bucky Harris in uniform, stand to the President's side.

Two proud battleships the "New Mexico" and the "Idaho" will be scrapped with acetylene torches. Both ships were used in World War II. They are docked in Port Newark. Their combat record will go down in history. Original is an oversize photo, stored in oversize file.

President Harry S. Truman greets Margaret (on the left) and Mrs. Truman (to the right) on his arrival from a nine day vacation in Key West. The photo was taken in Washington National Airport. The nine day vacation was preceded by a five day tour of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Cuba.