Collection Presidential Retreats
Presidents have found different ways to escape the pressures and politics of the position. For early leaders, it was a...
A History of Presidential Vacations & Retreats - Photo 1
- Date of Work
- ca. 1950
- Credit
- United States Navy;Harry S. Truman Library Presidential Library and Museum/NARA
A History of Presidential Vacations & Retreats - Photo 1
This photograph shows President Truman with members of the Press in Key West, Florida. Advances in communications technology and travel enabled Truman to winter in Key West during his presidency. He spent a total of 175 days over 11 visits to the island. The waterfront house he used was formerly the first officer's quarters on the naval station submarine base. Left to right: Bill Gerecke, Harry Walsh, Alfonso Muto, Harry Truman, Charles Portz, M.H. Posey, Harvey George, and Jeff Brodhead.
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