Paul Begley

The crew of the presidential yacht USS Williamsburg salutes the First President, George Washington, as it sails by Mount Vernon on its way to the Naval Gun Factory. It is in the Potomac River. All are unidentified. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

first Lady Bess W. Truman (center) poses with Thomas W. McWhirter, District Supervisor, Atlanta, Georgia, and Mrs. Eileen M. Nolte, Census Enumerator, at the Seaplane Base, Key West, Florida, where they will interview the First Family for the 1950 Census while they are on vacation in Key West. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Traditional honors are paid to the first president George Washington, as the Williamsburg sails by Mount Vernon on its way to dock at the Naval Gun Factory, Washington, D.C. It is in the Potomac River. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman at Fort Jefferson. Fort Jefferson is in a chain of islands (the Dry Tortugas) 70 miles from Key West, a National Park Service site. The President heads the "chow line" followed by: Major General Harry Vaughan, David H. Stowe, and Brigadier General Wallace Graham. LCDR Leo V. Roberts is to the President's left. This is the 9th Presidential trip to Key West. See also 67-2919. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negatives.

President Harry S. Truman and his staff have lunch at Fort Jefferson, in the Dry Tortugas, near Key West, Florida. From left to right: Joseph Short, David Stowe, General Harry Vaughn, Harry S. Truman, and Lt. Commander Leo Roberts. Stewards brought tables, chairs, and card tables from the USS WILLIAMSBURG. Lt. Commander Roberts had brought the lunch from Key West. Same as 2015-2306. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negatives.

The President and his staff take a break during their tour of Fort Jefferson, in the Dry Tortugas, near Key West, Florida. From left to right are: (Far left)President Harry S. Truman, Harry Vaughn, Admiral William D. Leahy, William Hassett, and Press Secretary Joseph Short. Standing in front of Mr. Short is an unidentified military personnel. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negatives.

Mrs. Eileen Nolte (left), Census Enumerator, interviews President Harry S. Truman, First Lady Bess W. Truman (second from left), and Margaret Truman (right) on the lawn of the Little White House, Key West, Florida. The Truman family completed their census interview while on vacation in Key West. See also photo 2012-758 for original negative.

President Harry S. Truman (not visible) has boarded the U.S.S. Sarsfield for a trip to the "Dry Tortugas." He is traveling 70 miles to the Fort Jefferson National Monument. The photo shows Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy, USN (right) on board. From: Naval Photo center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman with Captain Cecil Adell, pass by assembled sailors on board the U.S.S. Sarsfield. They are going to Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas, about 70 miles from Key West. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negatives.

Admiral Dennison (second from the right) at an airfield, presumably Boca Chica, Florida. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negatives.