Former President Truman at a press conference at the Democratic Convention
Former President Harry S. Truman (at the podium) holds a press conference at the Sheridan-Blackstone Hotel in Chicago, Illinois at the Democratic Convention in 1956.
Political conventions
Former President Truman shakes hands with Democratic Presidential Candidate Stevenson
Former President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with Adlai Stevenson, Democratic candidate for President, and other unidentified Party leaders at the Democratic Convention in Chicago held in August, 1956.
Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas at the Democratic National Convention
Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas of California (formerly a film actress)speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
President Truman and Charles Ross Watching Democratic Convention from Oval Office
President Harry S. Truman and Press Secretary Charles Ross are shown as they watch the Democratic National Convention via television in the Oval Office. From: Charles Ross Papers, 12x18 Metal Album.
Charles Ross in a television interview with the press
Charles Ross (center) is shown with unidentified others during a televised interview between the press and Mr. Ross during the Philadelphia Democratic Convention. From: Charles Ross Papers, 12x18 Metal Album.
G.O.P. Convention
Republican National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. From: Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.
G.O.P. Convention crowd
Republican Convention crowd in Kansas City, Missouri. From: Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.
Truman and Barkley shaking hands
President Harry S. Truman (left) and Alben Barkley (right) smile for the photographer in front of unidentified onlookers. They are onstage at the 1948 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Donor: Montgomery Foto Service.
Badge from Democratic National Convention
Photo of badge belonging to Charles McCrum from the Democratic National Convention in St. Louis, Missouri, dated July 6, 1904, Medal of the "Special Officer". From: Clyde O. McCrum.
Assistant Sergeant at Arms Certificate
Copy of certificate showing that Chas. McCrum was Sergeant at Arms at the Democratic National Convention in St. Louis, July 6, 1904. From: Clyde O. McCrum.