Sailors

President Harry S. Truman (in civilian clothes) steps ashore from a PT boat during his vacation visit to St. Croix in the Virgin Islands. The PT boat brought him ashore from his yacht, the USS Williamsburg. Also present is Admiral William Leahy (foreground, turned sideways). Other sailors and naval officers are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (center in white suit) receiving a scroll and other items from the officers and crew of the submarine U-2513, proclaiming him a qualified submariner. President Truman and other members of his party visited the submarine while on vacation in Key West, Florida. Standing behind President Truman on the left is Admiral William Leahy. Also in the photo is Presidential Press Secretary Charles Ross (last row, in dark suit, next to naval officer) and John Steelman (next to Mr. Ross). All others in the photo are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman waves as he steps down into the submarine "Requin" on his vacation in Key West, Florida. While on board he was given a demonstration of a submarine-mounted picket radar used for coastal and fleet defense. The sailor in the background is unidentified.

Members of President Harry S. Truman's vacation party exit the presidential plane, the Independence, upon their arrival at the Boca Chica air base in Key West, Florida. Sailors and United States Navy officers are waiting to greet the President's party. All are unidentified. From the scrapbooks of Matthew Connelly, Volume 5.

President Harry S. Truman arrives at the U.S. Naval Air Station in Key West, Florida for a vacation. He arrived aboard the Independence. President Harry S. Truman is pictured center in the processional line. Walking down the steps of the air craft is Admiral William Leahy (holding cane) and General Harry Vaughan (on right side of stairs). All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (right), seated at his desk at the Little White House in Key West, Florida, dictates a letter to Yeoman Second Class Emil Kesselman of the United States Navy Reserves. President Truman is in Key West for a vacation.

Margaret Truman (fourth from left) plays volleyball with other members of President Harry S. Truman's vacation party at Truman Beach in Key West, Florida. On the left is General Harry Vaughan. All other players are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman delivers diplomas to the members of the graduating class of Fleet Sonar School, United States Naval Base, Key West, Florida. President Truman is standing at the center of the stage shaking hands with graduate. All other are unidentified.

The crew of the USS Williamsburg pose for a photo with President Harry S. Truman (center, in civilian clothes) on their way to Key West, Florida. Crew members are not identified.

President Harry S. Truman meets Midshipman John Paul Jones before chapel service at the United States Naval Academy. Left to right: General Harry Vaughan, Colonel Robert Landry, unidentified man, Admiral William Leahy, President Harry S. Truman, unidentified man, Admiral James Holloway, and Midshipman John Paul Jones. All others are unidentified.