Legislators

Senator Harry S. Truman, Democratic party candidate for Vice-President of the United States, at the 1944 World Series in St. Louis, Missouri, between the St. Louis Browns and the St. Louis Cardinals. Pictured from left to right: Donald Lee Barnes, owner of the Browns; Luke Sewell, manager of the Browns; Senator Harry S. Truman, D-MO; Billy Southworth, manager of the Cardinals; and Sam Breadon, owner of the Cardinals.

At a reception given by His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq in Washington, His Majesty greets Senator Theodore F. Green of Rhode Island. From photograph album, "Visit of his Majesty the King of Iraq and his Royal Highness the Regent of Iraq to the United States of America, August 12 to September 8, 1952."

House Speaker Sam Rayburn welcomes Prime Minister Ali Khan, of Pakistan, and his wife Begum Liaquat Ali Khan. From photograph album, "Visit of his Excellency Liaquat Ali Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan, to the United States of America, May 3 to May 26, 1950."

Prime Minister Ali Khan, of Pakistan, addresses the United States House of Representatives during his visit. From photograph album, "Visit of his Excellency Liaquat Ali Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan, to the United States of America, May 3 to May 26, 1950."

President Harry S. Truman signing the National Housing Act of 1949. Looking on, from left to right, are: Senator Burnet Maybank, Senator Ralph Flanders, Senator John Sparkman, and Housing Administrator Raymond Foley.

Senator Harry S. Truman (left) and an unidentified official from the American Trucking Association during Christmas celebration.

Senator Harry S. Truman (center, seated) at his desk with several other unidentified gentlemen.

Senator Harry S. Truman inspects items at Camp Crowder, Missouri as Major General Walter E. Prosser looks on. Donor: Walter E. Prosser.

Political cartoon "Fishing Way Out in the Middle" regarding Harry S. Truman's 1934 senatorial campaign. The other two people depicted are John Cochran (right) and Jacob Milligan (center), who were two of Truman opponents in the Democratic primary in 1934. Cartoon by S. J. Ray.

Harry S. Truman being sworn in as Vice President of the United States at the White House. From left to right: Edwin Halsey, Secretary of the Senate; Henry A. Wallace; Senator Arthur Vandenberg of Michigan; unidentified Secret Service man; Colonel James Roosevelt, United States Marine Corps; Vice President Harry S. Truman (taking oath); and Major General Edwin M. Watson, Secretary to the President.