Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Truman's Little White House

Ken Lund via Flicker (CC BY-SA 2.0), April 23, 2021

1. Truman's Little White House Marker

Inscription. This house was built for the commanding officer of the Key West Submarine Base, but it was President Harry S. Truman's use of the site for working vacations that earned it fame as "The Little White House." During Truman's 11 trips here from 1946-1953, he negotiated policies ranging from the Marshall Plan and Truman Doctrine, the recognition of Israel, and penning executive orders governing Civil Rights. In subsequent years, the building continued to be used by other presidents for work and leisure.
— Circa 1890 —

Erected by Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 59.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Military • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 24° 33.372′ N, 81° 48.399′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. Marker is on Front Street north of Admirals Lane, on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the iron fence in front of the house, south of the main entrance gate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 Front St, Key West FL 33040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Little White House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Little White House (within shouting distance of this marker); Naval Station (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); United States Weather Bureau (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named United States Weather Bureau (about 500 feet away); The Presidential Gates (about 500 feet away); Pan American Airways (about 600 feet away); The Cosgrove House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Also see . . . Harry S. Truman Little White House. Wikipedia entry on the site, where Truman spent 175 days of his presidency. (Submitted on February 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

The "Little White House" image. Click for full size.

Ebyabe via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0), March 20, 2011

2. The "Little White House"

President Truman at the "Little White House" image. Click for full size.

Via National Archives and Records Administration. Office of Presidential Libraries. Harry S. Truman, March 8, 1951

3. President Truman at the "Little White House"

President Truman is seen dictating to Navy Yeoman Emil Kesselman at his desk in his Key West vacation residence.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2, 3. submitted on February 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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