The President - Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

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Nixon: And No, too. On the other hand, perhaps I shouldn’t comment on the matter. It is rather difficult to assay at the moment. We have the matter under considerable study. The President: What happened to your plane? Mr. Nixon: A minor accident in the air—threw a propeller. The President: I am making this interview for Hearst, so you had better be careful. Mr. Nixon: I hope Jack (Jack Romagna) is taking notes. (Laughter). In addition to the representatives of the White House Correspondents Association and the White House Photographers Association, the following members of the White House Staff and Secret Service Detail arrived at Boca Chica via the press planes WHITE HOUSE STAFF Mr. Dewey E. Long; Mr. Harry Charnley; Chief Photographer's Mate John T. McCrosson, U.S.N. WHITE HOUSE SECRET SERVICE DETAIL Mr. Roy H. Kellernan Mr. William F. Shields Mr. Frank M. Barry Mr. Gerard B. McCann Mr. Morgan L. Gies Mr. John A. Walters Mr. John T. Sherwood Mr. Richard G. Kauffman Mr. Arvid J. Dahlquist The Presidential party embarked in waiting automobiles and, at l2:55 p.m. departed Boca Chica for the eight and one-half mile drive to the Naval Station at Key West. The motorcade proceeded via Roosevelt Avenue (the Key Highway) to Truman Avenue, right on Duvall Street and left on Caroline Street. Key West was enjoying perfect weather and the city extended its usual warm welcome to the President on his sixth visit. All along the route through the city groups of residents and visitors gathered and waved and clapped their hands as the President passed by. The Presidential motorcade arrived at the Caroline Street gate of the Naval Station at 1:10 p.m. The President was greeted at the gate by Commander J. A. Fitzgerald, Executive Officer of the Naval Station. The President left his car here and was accorded full military honors -- eight side boys , ''To the Colors" by the Marine bugler and "Present Arms" by the Marine Guard. The President, accompanied by Captain Adell, then inspected the Marine Guard. The President's flag was broken at the administration building. As it was Sunday, no gun salute was fired.
After the ceremony at the Caroline Street gate, the President and Captain Adell re-entered their vehicle and the motorcade continued on to the Presidential quarters (Quarters A-B, or the Little White House as it is now unofficially known). The route from the gate to the Little White House was lined on both sides by white-clad officers and enlisted men at "man-the-rail" formation. The Presidential party arrived at the Little White House at l:18 p.m., where they were greeted by Commander Donald J. MacDonald, U.S.N., Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. WILLIAMSBURG (AGC-369), and Lieutenant H. Dennis Moore Supply Corps, U.S.N., Presidential Mess Officer. The President and all members of his party immediately disembarked and entered the house. The members of the press and White House staff continued on to the Naval Station bachelor officers quarters (building #128). At 1:20 p.m., the President telephoned Mrs. Truman, who was then in Washington, and reported his safe arrival. Then, he and the members of his party retired to their respective quarters and changed to sports clothes. Later they assembled in the living room and made an inspection of the newly decorated Little White House. At 1:55 p.m., Captain Bass, Lieutenant Carlon, Patrolmen Walker, Gracey and Stevens -- of the Florida Highway Patrol, called on the President and presented him with a box of Florida-grown citrus fruits. Lunch was served at 2 p.m. Admiral Leahy was a guest of the Mess. Admiral Leahy departed at 2.50 p.m., to return to his quarters (Quarters L). Immediately following lunch, the President dispatched telegrams of condolence to Mrs. J. Melville Broughton (widow of the late Senator Broughton) and to Mrs. William P. Urban (sister of the late W. G. Andrews, former Congressman from New York). The President retired to his suite at 3 p.m., where he rested until 5 p.m. Mr. Steelman and Mr. Connelly spent the afternoon on the new sun-porch. Mr. Woodward motored to the Enlisted Men's Beach (Truman Beach) for a swim in the Atlantic. Mr. Hassett, who, in the absence of Mr. Ross and Mr. Ayers, acted as press secretary for the President, met with the press at 4 p.m. The conference was held at the press headquarters which had been established in building #128 at the Naval Station. Mr. Hassett likewise met with the press daily at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., until Mr. Ross arrived on Thursday, March 10th, and took over this duty. At 5:05 p.m., Mr. J. H. Lasseter (4012 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami) called at the Little White House and was presented to the President. Mr. Lasseter is the interior decorator who redecorated and refurnished the Presidential quarters at Key West. He departed at 5:10 p.m.
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Page 7 and 8: THE PRESIDENT’S ITINERARY Arrived
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