Paul Begley

The beach near the "Little White House" in Key West, Florida was referred to as the "Truman Beach." President Truman often vacationed here. Military personnel is seen in the right hand side of this photo. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman (back seat, left) sits in the car during the Presidential motorcade as he arrives in Key West, Florida. Also seated in the back of the car are Captain Cecil Adell (center, in white uniform), and Admiral William Leahy. All others are unidentified. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negatives

Military personnel and security are standing near an intersection. Large crowds have assembled to see the motorcade as President Harry S. Truman arrives. The President will be staying at the Little White House while in Key West, Florida. All are unidentified. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negatives.

President Harry S. Truman has arrived and is being greeted by a U.S. Naval officer. This is his ninth Key West Trip. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4X5 negative.

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.

President Harry S. Truman has arrived at Boca Chica on his ninth Key West, Florida trip. He is shaking hands with an unidentified Naval Officer. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4X5 negative.

A crowd is waiting at the U.S. Naval air station at Boca Chica, Florida for the President's arrival. The photographer notes that "side boys" are present from the Tower to the Main Gate. This is the President's ninth trip to Key West. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4X5 negative.

This was taken on the ninth Key West Trip. It is the U.S. Naval Air Station, Boca Chica, Florida. Photographers, Military and Civilian news, and service men are awaiting the arrival of the Presidential party from Washington D.C. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4X 5 negative.

Holiday crowds in their pleasure craft line up along the Potomac River to watch the Williamsburg pass by on its way to the Naval Gun Factory. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

A view of a bridge on the Potomac River on the route the Williamsburg will take to its mooring at the Naval Gun Factory, Washington, D.C. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.