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James A. Farley (left), former head of the Democratic Party, and former President Harry S. Truman shake hands in the rear of the lobby at the Truman Library.

James A. Farley, former head of the Democratic Party, (left) and former President Harry S. Truman (right) meet in the rear of the lobby at the Truman Library.

James A. Farley (left) shakes hands with former President Harry S. Truman in the rear of the lobby at the Truman Library.

James A. Farley (left) and former President Harry S. Truman (right) shake hands in the rear of the lobby at the Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and Matt McCloskey (right), former Treasurer of the Democratic National Committee, pose in formal attire. The date, location, and event are unknown. The photo is autographed (by Mr. Truman) as follows: Harry Truman, Thanks for a wonderful evening! (See 2005-20 for same photo autographed by McCloskey.) From: Matt McCloskey

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) and Matt McCloskey (right), former Treasurer of the Democratic National Committee, pose in formal garb. The date, location, and event are unknown. The photo is autographed as follows: To my President with every best wish, Matt McCloskey. (See 2005-21 for same photograph autographed by Truman.) From: Matt McCloskey.