Little White House Museum in Key West, FL

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Little White House Museum, 111 Front Street inside the Truman Annex, is the vacation retreat that Presidents Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy used during their administrations. The house has been restored to its 1948 appearance. A 10-minute videotape introduces visitors to Truman, and a 40-minute guided tour gives insight into both his experiences in Key West and his presidency. Allow 1 hour minimum. Open daily 905. Phone 305.294.9911.

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Presidents Eisenhower and John F Kennedy used the Key West Naval Station for important summits during their term in office. In 1974, changing technology impacted the base as the newer larger nuclear submarines could not use our harbor and the Naval Station was disestablished.

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Latest news about Key West, FL 

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Key West, FL Stats 

The population of 33040 is 40,227.

That's #1995 out of all 42,305 zip codes.

73% of the population is white, which is 1 points less than the national average.

The average household income in 33040 is $42,255, which is $12,557 more than the typical average.

This contributes to the average house being worth $261,700. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 232% from the typical value.

Men make up 47% of the population, and the typical age in this part of FL is 39.1.

Stats about: Key West, FL

Population: 40,227
Number of Households: 17,269
Average House Value: $261,700
Average Income per Household: $42,255
Elevation: 7 ft

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Weather in Key West, FL 

Current weather conditions in Key West, FL (33040)

Local Pollen Reports

78°F (Feels like 80°F)

Last update: 12/31/09 1:53 PM EST

Humidity: 64%
Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 65°F
UV Index: 4 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.10in falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 5mph From: Airport Conditions
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Sunrise: 7:11 AM
Sunset: 5:50 PM

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Low: 59°F
Sunrise: 7:11 AM
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Scattered T-Storms
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Sunrise: 7:12 AM
Sunset: 5:51 PM

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Partly Cloudy / Wind
High: 63°F
Low: 57°F
Sunrise: 7:12 AM
Sunset: 5:52 PM

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