Fund raising

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, left) with eleven-year old Girl Scout Carol Bayerschmidt (foreground, right) in Yonkers, New York. Carol pins a red feather on the President's lapel at Larkin Plaza, in connection with the Community Chest drive. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman attended a $100 a plate fundraiser dinner at the Mayflower Hotel in honor of Jefferson-Jackson Day. Truman (left) is talking with Democratic National Committee Chairman J. Howard McGrath (center) and his daughter Margaret Truman (right). Unknown people are seated in the background.

Mrs. Michael Galvin (left) with Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman (right) with the Galvin's son, who is dressed in a community chest uniform at a dinner given by the Washington, D. C. chapter of the Community Chest.

Mrs. Michael Galvin (left) with Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman (right) with the Galvin's son, who is dressed in a community chest uniform at a dinner given by the Washington, D. C. chapter of the Community Chest.

From left to right, President Harry S. Truman, Joseph C. Grew, and Bob Hope pin a Red Cross on President Truman for the 1948 fundraising campaign.

Unidentified baby with crown that reads "Defense Bonds".

President Harry S. Truman with Leona "Ginger" Leonard. Photo inscribed: "Merry Christmas Mr. President. Ginger Leonard". This was probably taken when the Disabled American Veterans met with President Truman to start their fundraising drive by giving him a forget-me-not.

Senator Harry S. Truman with young women, winners of Veterans Administration War Bond Concert, from Bristol, Tennessee.

Former President Harry S. Truman and comedian Jack Benny at a fundraising concert for the Kansas City Symphony, held at the Music Hall of Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman at a fundraising concert for the Kansas City Symphony, held at the Music Hall of Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri.