Political conventions

President Harry S. Truman (left) leads applause for Senator Alben Barkley as the veteran Kentucky Senator stands at the speaker's stand to address the Democratic Convention which nominated him for the vice-presidency. Others applauding are J. Howard McGrath, center, national Democratic chairman, and Representative Sam Rayburn. From: Houston Post.

President Truman smiles and waves a farewell from the ramp of his plane today. He is taking off for Chicago to address the Democratic National Convention. Donor: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman (left) smiling as he rides in a open car from his hotel to the Stockyards Inn, adjacent to Chicago's International Amphitheater where the Democratic Convention is in session attempting to name a party presidential nominee. With him are Treasury Secretary John Snyder (center) and Mayor Martin Kennelly of Chicago.

President Harry S. Truman speaking at the 1952 Democratic National Convention. In this speech, President Truman launches Governor Adlai Stevenson's campaign, declaring him the standard bearer of the party. From: Houston Post.

Former President Harry S. Truman smiling and having a good time with members of the press. He is on a trip in New York City, staying at the Sheraton Astor Hotel. He is in town during a national Democratic club meeting. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Truman gives a press conference at the Sheraton-Astor Hotel in New York City. He is in town for the Democratic National Convention. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Members of Harry S. Truman's family gather around the radio in Grandview, Missouri, to follow the progress of the Chicago convention where Harry S. Truman was eventually nominated for Vice-President of the United States. From left to right: Mrs. Luella Campbell Truman, wife of Vivian Truman; Gilbert Truman, Truman's nephew; John Ross Truman (sitting on the floor),Truman's great-nephew; Mary Jane Truman, his sister; Martha Ann Truman, his niece; and Mrs. Martha E. Truman, his mother.

Members of President Harry S. Truman's family are gathered at the Democratic National Convention. Front row from left to right are: Mary Jane Truman and J. Vivian Truman. Standing are General Ralph Truman, and Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snyder. From the campaign scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.

James Roosevelt (center, wearing glasses) arrives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the Democratic National Convention, and he is greeted by the California delegation. Standing beside Mr. Roosevelt is John Shelley, the Chairman of the California delegation. All others are unidentified. From the Campaign scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.

President Harry S. Truman is standing on stage at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Foreground, from left to right: Marian Barkley Truitt, President Truman, First Lady Bess W. Truman, and Margaret Truman. Others in the background are unidentified. This is a photo taken of a television screen. From the Campaign Scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.