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Key West Remembers Truman as Friendly Visitor
In Key West the death of former President Harry S. Truman prompts memories of his 11 visits 1946 to 1952 and later trips. Residents recall his friendly manner, willingness to chat, and poker games at the Little White House while he enjoyed privacy and sun. He stayed at Quarters A and B, now the home of Rear Adm. Maurer, and the town remembers his eye contact and simple pleasures including penny-ante poker and modest humor.
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