Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Harry S. Truman (right) makes an appearance on the rear platform of a train during a stop in Sedalia, Missouri. He is traveling back to Washington, D. C. after the successful conclusion of the 1948 presidential campaign. Also visible on the back of the train is Margaret Truman (second from right). Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman speaks to a crowd at a campaign stop in Quincy, Massachusetts. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman rides in a car in during a campaign stop in Quincy, Massachusetts.

The Truman family makes an appearance on the rear platform of a train during a stop in Sedalia, Missouri. He is traveling back to Washington, D. C. after the successful conclusion of the 1948 presidential campaign. From left to right: Margaret Truman, First Lady Bess W. Truman, and President Harry S. Truman.

President Harry S. Truman (back seat, left) sits in the back of an automobile, upon his return to Washington, D.C. from a campaign trip. Others in the car are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes hands with an unidentified man during his trip to Rhode Island. Senator J. Howard McGrath is visible in the background.

President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with an unidentified woman.

President Harry S. Truman speaks from the rear of a train during a campaign stop in Tolono, Illinois.

President Harry S. Truman (standing in car) rides in an open car during a campaign stop in Newark, New Jersey. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (second from right) and First Lady Bess Truman (right) aboard the campaign train with the Newton County Democrats. Others are unidentified.