Legislators

Side by side photographs of President Harry S. Truman and Senator Alben Barkley, who ran at Vice President in 1948. These photos were obviously not taken at the same time, and are slightly touched up. From: Houston Post.

At the White House, President Harry S. Truman presents the 1948 Collier's Magazine Congressional Awards to Senator Arthur Vandenberg (R-MI) (left) and Speaker Sam Rayburn (D-TX) (right). Photo has been air-brushed. From: Houston Press.

Smiling President Harry S. Truman and Senator Alben Barkley appear before delegates of the Democratic National Convention with members of their families. Left to Right: Mrs. Bess Truman, President Truman, Mrs. Max Truitt (Marian Frances), daughter of Senator Barkley, Senator Barkley, and Margaret Truman. From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman (left) leads applause for Senator Alben Barkley as the veteran Kentucky Senator stands at the speaker's stand to address the Democratic Convention which nominated him for the vice-presidency. Others applauding are J. Howard McGrath, center, national Democratic chairman, and Representative Sam Rayburn. From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman, speaking before a Joint Session of Congress today, demands limited price control and an excess of profits tax to help check the rising cost of living. From: Houston Post.

These were the facial expressions of President Harry S. Truman (3 photos) as he placed before Congress an eight-point program. From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman presents his program before the special session of Congress today. Seated in front of flag, at left, are Senate President Pro Tempore Arthur H. Vandenberg (left) and House Speaker Joseph W. Martin. A portion of the President's audience, which included cabinet members, members of the diplomatic corps, and of both houses of congress, is in foreground. From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman, speaking before a Joint Session of Congress today, demands limited price control and an excess of profits tax to help check the rising cost of living. From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman (right front), Mrs. Bess Truman, and cabinet members leave the Capitol today after the President addressed a Joint Session of the House and Senate. Left to Right: Front, Secretary of State George Marshall; Bess Truman; Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder; and the President. Back: Postmaster General Robert Hannegan; Secretary of Agriculture Clinton Anderson; Attorney General Tom Clark; and Charles Ross, Press Secretary to the President. From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman speaks today before a Joint Session of Congress, delivering a 10-minute anti-inflation program of what he called "drastic measures." The President asked for limited price and wage controls and rationing authority to stave off inflation at home while helping friendly countries. From: Houston Post.