Harry S. Truman Little White House - Key West

November 7, 2010: Built in 1890 on the waterfront as a two-family dwelling for the base commandant and paymaster of the Naval Station, this building was known as Quarters A and B. It served as command headquarters during the Spanish American War. In order to accommodate the larger scale ships, the harbor was dredged in 1909 and the land filled in front of the house. It was converted into a single-family residence in 1911. Beginning in November 1946,President Truman used this house for 175 days as his Winter White House during his administration of 1945 -1953. He spent 11 working vacations here and the building became known as the Little White House. In 1948, the Joint Chiefs of Staff met at this house to create the Department of Defense by merging the Department of War and Department of the Navy. Additional information about the history of the "Little White House" can be found here.

Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis) The Banyan Tree is native to India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. It is often planted around temples and is considered sacred by both Hindus and Buddhists. Banyan is a common home and office houseplant, but in the wild, it's a giant tree of Indian jungles. Banyan starts out life as an epiphyte growing on another tree where some fig-eating bird deposited a seed. As it grows, banyan produces aerial roots that hang down from horizontal branches and take root where they touch the ground. These vertical "prop roots" can create a forest on their own.
Truman Annex is both a neighborhood and military installation in Key West, Florida. It is the part of the island that is west of Whitehead Street, with the exception of Bahama Village. It is where the winter White House for President Harry S. Truman is located from its days as part of the former Naval Station Key West. The Harry S. Truman Little White House in Key West was the winter White House for President Truman for 175 days during 11 visits.

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Harry S. Truman Little White House - Key West