Senator Harry S. Truman at the Democratic National Convention
Senator Harry S. Truman stands on a chair and waves his hat while at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Others are unidentified.
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Senator Harry S. Truman and Thomas J. Pendergast at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia in 1936
Senator Harry S. Truman and Thomas J. Pendergast at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia in 1936.
Bess Truman Waves to the Crowd at the Democratic National Convention
Former first lady Bess Truman waves to a group of women as they applaud during a Democratic National Convention event in Chicago, Illinois. Lady Bird Johnson can be seen sitting and laughing in the left of the photograph.
Senator Harry S. Truman and Congressman John W. McCormack
Senator Harry S. Truman (left) confers with Congressman John W. McCormack (right) during a session of the Democratic National Convention. From: Houston Post.
Truman Delivers Acceptance Speech at Democratic National Convention
Both arms dramatically raised, mouth wide open, President Harry S. Truman blasts the G.O.P. as he delivers his acceptance speech before Democratic National Convention delegates in Philadelphia. From: Houston Post.
Truman and Barkley Pose With Families at Democratic National Convention
Smiling President Harry S. Truman and Senator Alben Barkley appear before delegates of the Democratic National Convention with members of their families. Left to Right: Mrs. Bess Truman, President Truman, Mrs. Max Truitt (Marian Frances), daughter of Senator Barkley, Senator Barkley, and Margaret Truman. From: Houston Post.
President Truman and Family Leave by Train for Philadelphia and the Democratic Convention
President Harry S. Truman, Mrs. Bess Truman, and daughter Margaret (left) wave from the back platform of their train tonight just before leaving for Philadelphia. Mr. Truman and his party will drive direct from the station there to Convention Hall. Same as 68-1949, only this is a better print. From: Houston Post.
Three Part Photo of President Truman in Acceptance Speech at Democratic Convention
Here are three serious studies of President Harry S. Truman as he assailed Republican policies in his acceptance speech at the Democratic convention in Philadelphia. From: Houston Post.
President Truman Waits to be Introduced at the Democratic Convention
President Harry S. Truman and Senator Alben Barkley sit behind the speaker's stand, waiting to be introduced, just before they spoke to the Democratic Convention tonight. From: Houston Post.
Truman Family Wave as They Conclude Democratic Convention
It's just the beginning for this trio as they wave to cheering delegates at the marathon closing session of the Democratic Party's 1948 conclave. They'll be doing it often during the upcoming Presidential campaign. Left to Right: First Lady Bess Truman, Margaret Truman, and Mrs. Max Truitt, daughter of Senator Alben Barkley. Photo is slightly touched up. From: Houston Post.