Political conventions

Mounted 13 x 10 photo showing the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia after the nomination of President Harry S. Truman and Alben W. Barkley. Both men raise their arms in salute to the cheering delegates. Sam Rayburn is directly behind President Truman. Donor: Ernest Sisto.

Senator Harry S. Truman and happy supporters after he is nominated as Vice Presidential running mate to Franklin D. Roosevelt at the Chicago National Democratic Convention. From: A series of seven photographs showing Truman supporters gathered around his box in Chicago's stadium as the balloting by states begins to go in his favor. This series is similar to the photos in 70-76 thru 70-86.

Senator Harry S. Truman (left) in his box in Chicago's stadium during the Democratic convention, as the balloting by states begins to go in his favor. He is seeking the nomination as Vice President. With him are two unidentified men.

One of a series of seven photographs showing Harry S. Truman supporters gathered around his box in Chicago's stadium as the balloting by states begins to go in his favor for the vice presidential nomination. This series is similar to photos 70-76 thru 70-86.

Senator Harry S. Truman being congratulated by supporters at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Bess Truman is at left and Margaret Truman (back of head) is at right. From: A series of seven photographs showing Truman supporters gathered around his box in Chicago's stadium as the balloting by states begins to go in his favor. This series is similar to the photos in 70-76 thru 70-86.

Photo of Bess and Margaret Truman, along with John Snyder, in Chicago's Stadium during the vice-presidential balloting. This is from a series of photos similar to the photos in 70-76 thru 70-86.

Bess and Margaret Truman and Truman supporters gathered around his box at the Democratic Convention in Chicago. Banker and political supporter John W. Snyder is at right. From: A series of seven photographs showing Truman supporters gathered around his box in Chicago's stadium as the balloting by states begins to go in his favor. This series is similar to the photos in 70-76 thru 70-86.

Harry S. Truman and Alben Barkley are shaking hands in this airbrushed photo. They are on the stand at the 1948 Democratic Convention in Philadelphia.

William M. Boyle (left) with H. Turney Gratz (right) at the National Democratic Conference and Jefferson Jubilee at the Chicago Stadium Chicago.