Collection The 2018 White House Christmas Ornament
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
Harry S. Truman's "Little White House" - Photo 2
- Date of Work
- March 1950
- Credit
- Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum/NARA
Harry S. Truman's "Little White House" - Photo 2
This photograph taken by Paul Begley shows President Harry S. Truman with his Secret Service detail walking in Key West, Florida, in March, 1950. The presidential yacht Williamsburg can be seen in the background.
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