Governors

Governor Frank G. Clement in a crowd at the 1956 Democratic Convention in Chicago. Governor Clement was the keynote speaker. This photo is one of a series of eight. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Left to right: former President Harry S. Truman and New York Governor Averell Harriman at the New York State Democratic Committee fundraiser at the Sheraton Astor Hotel in New York City. Governor Harriman addresses the group. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Left to right: unidentified man; New York Governor Averell Harriman; former President Harry S. Truman. The event is the New York State Democratic Party Fund Raiser at the Sheraton Astor Hotel in New York City. Former President Truman was the Chief Speaker. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Governor Frank Goad Clement of Tennessee giving the keynote speech at the Democratic Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Governor Clement attacked the Dwight D. Eisenhower presidency, administration, and the Eisenhower family. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Left to right: New York Governor Averell Harriman, Former President Harry S. Truman and unidentified guest at the New York State Democratic Committee Fund Raiser. The event was attended by 2,408 people. Guests paid $100.00 per person to hear speakers and to have dinner. Former President Truman was Chief Speaker. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

New York Governor Averell Harriman and former President Harry S. Truman near the podium at the New York State Democratic Committee Fund Raiser. The event was attended by 2,408 people. The Former President was the Chief Speaker. The event was held at the Sheraton Astor Hotel in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

It is the 1956 Democratic Convention in Chicago. Governor Frank G. Clement delivers the keynote speech. The keynote address is a scorching attack on President Dwight D. Eisenhower, key men in the Eisenhower family, and on his administration. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Left to right: Unidentified woman; New York Governor Averell Harriman, and former President Harry S. Truman, who is Chief Speaker at the New York State Democratic Committee Fund Raising dinner. Each guest paid $100.00 to attend the dinner, which was held at the Sheraton Astor Hotel in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

New York Governor Averell Harriman and former President Harry S. Truman at the New York State Democratic Committee Fund Raiser at the Sheraton Astor Hotel in New York City. 2,408 attendees paid $100.00 per plate for the dinner. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Left to right behind podium: New York Governor Averell Harriman and former President Harry S. Truman. Others in foreground are unidentified. The New York State Democratic Committee fund raiser was attended by 2,408 people. It was held at the Sheraton Astor Hotel in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.