President Truman made many trips to the Little White House in Key West, Florida. Here are a record of his logs provided as a courtesy from Harry S. Truman Little White House Collection and the Harry S. Truman Library.
- November 17-23, 1946
- March 12-19, 1947
- December 3-8, 1947
- February 20- March 5, 1948
- November 7-21, 1948
- March 6-19,1949
- November 28 – December 20,1949
- March 12-April 10, 1950
- March 2-22, 1951
- November 8- December 9, 1951
- March 7-27, 1952
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Truman arriving in Key West after defeating Dewey in 1948
Truman arriving in Key West five days after defeating Thomas Dewey in 1948.
President Truman fishing
Although Mr. Truman was not an avid fishman, the President would often go fishing to bet on the catch. This photo was taken off Ft Jefferson in November 1946.
Truman at his desk with the 'buck stops here' sign
Truman worked daily at his desk in the living room of the Little White House, where you can see the famous "The Buck Stops Here" sign.
Post presidential visit in 1957 with RADM Francis McCorkle entertaining the former president
Post presidential visit in 1957 with RADM Francis McCorkle entertaining the former president.
