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Buy tickets to tour the Harry S. Truman Little White House online and save! Check out our calendar for the latest events happening at the Truman Little White House. Donate Now to The Little White House Foundation to help fund the Po*er Porch Restoration Project The Little White House eNewsletter Receive event information by email   The 3rd Annual Paella Cookoff & Wine Tasting is part of the Key West Food and Wine Fest on the beautiful gardens at the Truman Little White House. Enjoy paella, drinks, live music, cigars and more to benefit the preservation of the Little White House. Since 1890, history has left its mark on the Truman Little White House. Initially, it served as the naval station’s command headquarters during the Spanish-American War, World War I and World War II. In 1946 the historic building first served as the winter White House of President Harry S. Truman and a site for the Cold War response by later presidents. Today, the Truman Little White House is Often regarded as mere souvenirs for family and staff, a more careful reading reveal clues as to the working of the president in Key West. There are numerous mentions of key staff, both political and military, flying into Key West to meet with President Harry S. Truman. What they did and what was said are not revealed in the logs as the details may have been clas*ified at the time. These presidential logs student and provide personal insight into the life of the president on vacation for the causual reader. In 1974, changing technologies closed the Key West Submarine Base and the Little White House went through a twelve year period of January 1, 1987, the title to this presidential museum was transferred to the state of Florida for permanent protection. Beginning in 1988, more than two million dollars have been privately raised and gone into its restoration. Although owned by the state of Florida, the Harry S Truman Little White House receives no regular financial support from the state or federal government. Please consider a gift