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Former President Harry S. Truman is laughing while being interviewed by reporters after a New York luncheon with officials of Harry S Truman Library, Inc. Reporters asked Mr. Truman about a recent statement by Senator Joseph McCarthy that he might invite the ex-president to testify in a new investigation of Soviet espionage. Truman told newsmen "What I could tell you, you wouldn't print. Therefore I say no comment." Same as 93-116, better print.

President John F. Kennedy, behind podium, delivers his annual State of the Union Address in the Chamber of the House of Representatives in the Capital Building. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson and John W. McCormack, Speaker of the House of Representatives are seated on the right, behind the President.

Missouri Senator Stuart Symington at a Democratic fundraiser. Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt is being honored by a birthday banquet at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. Senator Symington was one of the featured speakers. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Senator Stuart Symington at a banquet table during the $100.00 per person dinner held in honor of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Many Democratic dignitaries were in attendance. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Senator John F. Kennedy at a table at a banquet in honor of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The event was at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City and was attended by many prominent Democrats. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman (back to camera) and Senator John F. Kennedy at a banquet for former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The banquet was held at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. Senator Kennedy and former President Truman were guest speakers. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Senator John F. Kennedy at a banquet table. He is attending a $100.00 a plate fund raising dinner for the Democratic party honoring former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. It was held at the Waldorf-Astoria, New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Senator John F. Kennedy (D-Mass.) chats with an unidentified woman at a banquet that was a Democratic fund raiser in honor of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. It was held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York, New York. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman at the podium speaking at a dinner honoring former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. In the background are, from left to right: Thomas Finletter, comedian Mort Sahl, Missouri Senator Stuart Symington, Senator John F. Kennedy, Senator Hubert Humphrey, Paul Butler, and New York Governor Averell Harriman. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman speaking at a banquet honoring former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The event was at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York, New York. In the background are from left to right: Hubert Humphrey, Paul Butler, Thomas Finletter, and Eleanor Roosevelt. This banquet was a fund raiser for the Democratic party. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.