Legislators

Close-up view of Senator Herbert H. Lehman of New York speaking at a banquet at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. Many dignitaries are in attendance. The banquet is being held to honor former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and is a fund raiser for the Democratic party. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman introduces Senator Hubert Humphrey (standing) to the audience. They are at a birthday banquet for former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. In the background are many Democratic dignitaries. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Senator Herbert Lehman speaking at the podium at the Eleanor Roosevelt Birthday Banquet at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York, New York. Many Democratic dignitaries are there. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

In this photo, Senator Herbert Lehman is at the podium. A banquet is being held for former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. Many Democratic dignitaries are there. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) introduces Senator John F. Kennedy as a speaker. They are at a banquet for former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Senator John F. Kennedy speaking at the podium at a birthday banquet for former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The banquet was in New York, New York at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Many Democratic dignitaries attended, including former President Harry S. Truman. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Senator John F. Kennedy speaking from the podium. He is at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York, New York at a banquet for former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, which was attended by many Democratic dignitaries, including former President Harry S. Truman. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Senator John F. Kennedy talks to comedian Mort Sahl. They are at a banquet in honor of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. The dinner is a fund raiser for the Democratic Party. From: George S. Zimbel collection.

Senator John F. Kennedy and Senator Hubert H. Humphrey converse at a banquet for former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The banquet was held in New York, New York at the Waldorf-Astoria and was attended by many Democratic dignitaries. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Senator John F. Kennedy speaking at a banquet for former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The Banquet was in New York, New York at the Waldorf-Astoria. It was attended by many Democratic dignitaries, including former President Harry S. Truman. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.