Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Truman's Little White House
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.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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 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); The Presidential Gates (about 500 feet away); Pan American Airways (about 600 feet away); The Cosgrove House (about 600 feet away); Phillip L. Cosgrove House, 1872 (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.)
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 113 times since then and 38 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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