United States presidents have campaigned, vacationed and even served in the military while in Florida. Here are a few of our favorite shots of the chief executive in the Sunshine State.
Theodore Roosevelt, far right, and other top ranking officials of the 1st U.S. Voluteer Cavalry: Tampa (1898)
President Franklin D. Roosevelt aboard train: Jacksonville (1943 or 1944)
Dwight D. Eisenhower landing a grouper (1946)
Harry S. Truman receiving fresh fruit from Florida Highway patrolmen: Key West (March 1949)
John F. Kennedy, with Senator George Smathers, greeting crowds in Miami (November 18, 1963)
Found a great photo of a U.S. President in Florida that we missed? Post your favorite image in the comments.
Tags: Presidents Day
These are amazing pictures. I am proud to be from a state that is respected so much even by the chief executive of the United States! I really like the one of Eisenhower. I honestly did not even know what he looked like before looking at these.