Paul Begley

Truman Beach, near the "Little White House", Key West Florida, where President Harry S. Truman spent part of his vacation. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

A view of Truman Beach, in Key West, Florida, with a convertible parked near the water. President Harry S. Truman and members of his vacation party spent time here. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman (right) works at 9:30 in the morning while on vacation in the Little White House, Key West, Florida. Yeoman Second Class Emil Kesselman (left) is taking dictation. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

A ship is docked at the Naval Pier in Key West, Florida, where President Harry S. Truman and members of his staff vacationed. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

The Naval Station in Key West, Florida. This is where President Truman vacationed. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman (seated, left) having his picture taken by unidentified photographers while at his desk in the "Little White House." Truman is dictating to Yeoman Emil Kesselman, while on vacation at Key West, Florida. Others are unidentified. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

A photo taken of the beach in Key West, Florida. A corner of Old Fort Taylor can be seen to the left. President Harry S. Truman vacationed near the Fort. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

The Honorable Charles E. Wilson, Director of Defense Mobilization (left), is greeted by Admiral Robert L. Dennison upon his arrival at Key West, Florida, to meet with President Harry S. Truman, who is on vacation. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

The Honorable Charles E. Wilson, Director of Defense Mobilization (left), is greeted by Admiral Robert L. Dennison upon his arrival at Key West, Florida, to meet with President Harry S. Truman, who is on vacation. In the background is a C-47. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman with Naval officer and Admiral William Leahy in a motorcade. The airplane Independence can be seen in the background. Photographers and press are in the background as well. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.