Marching bands

As part of a joke played on Appointment Secretary Matthew Connelly (background, right, in suit and tie), an African-American marching band led Mr. Connelly and Press Secretary Charles Ross (partly obscured by trumpeter) into the gates of the Little White House in Key West, Florida. They were in Key West to join President Harry S. Truman on vacation. All others are unidentified.

In a joke being played on Appointment Secretary Matthew Connelly and Press Secretary Charles Ross upon their arrival at Key West, Florida, African-American baton twirlers and a marching band lead them to the Little White House. They are in Key West to join President Harry S. Truman and his party on vacation. Mr. Ross can be seen on the far left, behind the band, wearing a bow tie. On the extreme right, from right to left, are Stanley Woodward, General Harry Vaughan, Margaret Truman, and General Wallace Graham. All others are unidentified.

A military band passes by the box of President Harry S. Truman during Army Day Ceremonies in Washington, D.C. Standing in the front row of the presidential box are, from left to right: unidentified Navy officer, General Omar Bradley, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson, President Truman, and two unidentified men. All others are unidentified.

Charles Ross and Matthew Connelly are escorted down the streets of Key West, Florida by a brass band. They are walking behind the big drum. They are vacationing with President Truman. From: Charles Ross Papers, 12x18 Metal Album.

Matthew Connelly and Press Secretary Charles Ross arrive at Key West. They are walking down the street, accompanied by a parade and band. They are joining President Truman on vacation at Key West, Florida. From: Charles Ross Papers, 12x18 Metal Album.

A high school band (probably William Chrisman) at an event in President Harry S. Truman's hometown of Independence, Missouri on election eve, 1948.

Election Day parade in President Harry S. Truman's hometown, Independence, Missouri. This was taken looking northwest near the corner of Pleasant and Lexington.

Election Day parade in Independence, Missouri. Camera is facing east on Lexington Street.