Fund raising

First Lady Bess Truman (right) with Eleanor Galvin (Mrs. Michael J. Galvin) and her son, Michael J. Galvin, Jr., 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.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) helps children blow out candles on a cake at the Harry S. Truman Library. This occasion marks the 21st Anniversary of the March of Dimes. The children are (from left to right) Danny Foster, 7, John Campbell, 15, and Terry Sartwell, 9. From: Houston Post.

Washington, D.C. View of crowded ballroom here tonight as some 3,000 Democrats filled this room and banquet room on the floor below to hear former President Harry S. Truman, center, give the Republican party and the Eisenhower administration a tongue-lashing. The dinner, at $100-a-plate, was tendered by the Democrats of America as a tribute to the former President and Mrs. Bess Truman. It also kicked off the 1958 congressional election campaign. From: Houston Post.

Washington, D. C. Three views of former President Harry S. Truman addressing a $100-a-plate fund raising dinner for the Democrats, and visiting with people. From: Houston Post.