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Sacks of Mail Being Handled on the Little White House Lawn

Sacks of official mail for the Little White House are handled on the lawn by Lt. Commander William M. Rigdon, USN, White House Staff, Assistant to the Naval Aide to the President. Left to right: photographer George Skadding (LIFE magazine); David Stowe (member of the President's Party); William D. Hassett, Secretary to the President; Lt. Commander William M. Rigdon, USN; and John R. Steelman, Assistant to the President. Same as 67-2890. From: The Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

Eric A. Johnston, President Truman, and Stuart Symington go to Truman Beach

In the front row from left to right are: Eric Johnston, Economic Stabilization Administrator; President Harry S. Truman; and Secretary of the Air Force Stuart Symington. From left to right in the second row of walkers: General Harry Vaughn, David Stowe, and an unidentified military person. In the third row on the far left, smoking a cigarette, is Press Secretary Joseph Short. The men are walking to Truman Beach. Other men are in the back of photo. From: The Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

Presidential Staff Taking a Moment on Truman Beach

Presidential staff relaxes on Truman Beach, Key West, Florida. President Truman is at the Little White House. From left to right: David Bell, Dr. Wallace Graham (with back to camera seated), General Harry Vaughn, Admiral Robert Dennison, Dr. John Steelman, and Harry Hopkins. From: The Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.

Members of the Press

Members of the press moving about. A press conference was given on the north lawn of the Little White House, Key West Florida. It was from 3:30- 4:00 o'clock. President Harry S. Truman (not in photo) read two statements then took questions. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4 X 5 negative.