Historic Marker Monday: Truman's Little White House (Marker #59) in Key West

Historic Marker Monday: Truman's Little White House (Marker #59) in Key West

From Fun in Key West Podcast by Michele O'Connor

June 21, 2026 · 22 min

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The episode explores the history and significance of Truman's Little White House in Key West, highlighting its role in presidential decision-making.

Historic Marker Monday: Truman's Little White House (Marker #59) in Key West Host Michele O'Connor welcomes listeners to the Fun in Key West podcast and spotlights Historic Marker Monday episode #59: the Harry S. Truman Little White House in Truman Annex. She describes the house's origins (built in 1890 as Quarters A and B, becoming a single-family residence by 1911) and notable early stays, including President William Howard Taft's 1912 visit and Thomas Edison's six-month World War I stay. The episode focuses on Truman's 11 working vacations from 1946–1953 totaling 175 days, when major issues were discussed there, including the Marshall Plan, Truman Doctrine, recognition of Israel, civil rights executive orders, the Korean War ceasefire efforts, and the merger creating the Department of Defense. She notes later presidential connections (Eisenhower, Kennedy, Carter, Clinton) and promotes Trusted Tours' small-group "White Glove Tour," featuring behind-the-scenes access, exhibits, refreshments, a keepsake, and a ride in Truman's 1950 Lincoln limousine. 00:00 Welcome to Fun in Key West 01:26 Marker Monday Setup 04:30 Sponsor White Glove Tour 05:45 Origins of the House 06:54 Early…

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