Legislators

President Harry S. Truman (left) waves his hat as he leaves the White House for the Capitol on Inauguration Day with Congressman John W. McCormack (center) and Senator Carl Hayden. The photo is autographed by all three men.

Stereograph of President Woodrow Wilson addressing Congress on the question of international peace and imminent dangers of war with Germany. Donor: George J. Paulson to HST 3-3-66.

At the Capitol, Austrian Vice-Chancellor Adolf Scharf (left) calls upon Sam Rayburn, Speaker of the House of Representatives. From the Department of State Album: "Visit of His Excellency, Adolf Schaerf, Vice-Chancellor of Austria, to the United States of America, March 1-21, 1952"

Political cartoon by Summers showing an angry cowboy labeled States Rights storming off to the Capitol with a lasso called Filibuster and a pantleg called Dixiecrats. From the White House there is a Special Session Call going out. This refers to President Harry S. Truman calling the Congress back into session in September, 1948.

San Francisco, CA. Former President Harry S. Truman, center, pledges full support in a three-way handshake with Rep. Clair Engle, left, Democratic candidate for U. S. Senator, and Edmund "Pat" Brown, right, candidate for Governor of California, here tonight. Occasion was a $100-a-plate fundraising dinner in the Fairmont Hotel. The former President made the first of his 1958 campaign speeches in behalf of Democratic candidates on the Pacific coast. Same as 68-1053, only not touched up (see also 93-265-1). From: Houston Post.

San Francisco, California. Former President Harry S. Truman, center, pledges full support in a three-way handshake with Rep. Clair Engle, left, Democratic candidate for U. S. Senator, and Edmund "Pat" Brown, right, candidate for Governor of California, here tonight. The occasion was a $100-a-plate fundraising dinner in the Fairmont Hotel. The former president made the first of his 1958 campaign speeches in behalf of Democratic candidates on the Pacific coast. Same as 68-1053, only not touched up (see also 93-265-2). From: Houston Post.

Denison, Texas. Former President Harry S. Truman chats with Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn, right, shortly after Mr. Truman's train arrived here this morning. After breakfast aboard the train, Harry S. Truman and Sam Rayburn drove to Bonham where they will attend the dedication of the Rayburn Library. Rayburn came to Denison to meet the Truman's train. From: Houston Post.

Washington, D. C. Former President Harry S. Truman takes two old friends by the arms as he pays a visit to the Capitol today. House speaker Sam Rayburn (D-Tex.) and Rep. John McCormack (D-Mass.) are the pals. Sam Rayburn is at the left. Harry S. Truman is en route to Missouri after a New York visit. From: Houston Post.

Senator Lyndon B. Johnson emphasizes a point in serious conversation with former President Harry S. Truman. Senator Johnson, Senate Democratic leader and House Speaker Sam Rayburn, both from Texas, are among key Democrats opposing formation of a permanent advisory committee to make their party "more responsive and more responsible to its members and to the public." Harry S. Truman is in favor of establishing the group. The get together was at the reception prior to a dinner by the National Capital Democratic Club here in Washington, D. C. tonight.

President Harry S. Truman greeted Senator Alben Barkley (left) and Leslie Biffle (right), Secretary of the Democratic Policy Committee, upon their arrival in Key West, Florida today. They have their arms raised in a victory gesture. President Truman and Senator Barkley have just won the presidential election. Same as 69-388, only much better photo. From: Houston Post.