Political conventions

President Harry S. Truman's delivers his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is a photo of a television screen showing President Truman speaking. Others in the background are unidentified. From the campaign scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.

Dignitaries gather at the stage for President Harry S. Truman's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. From left to right are First Lady Bess Truman, President Truman, Marian Barkley Truitt, Senator Alben Barkley, and Representative Sam Rayburn. This is a photo taken of a television screen. All others are unidentified. From the campaign scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.

James Roosevelt (center, in doorway) is greeted by William O. Douglas and Dwight D. Eisenhower supporters upon arriving in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the Democratic National Convention. Standing beside Mr. Roosevelt is John Shelly, Chairman of the California delegation (left). All others are unidentified. From the campaign scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.

Margaret Truman is attending the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is a photo taken of a television screen. From the campaign scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.

President Harry S. Truman takes the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Standing next to him is Vice Presidential candidate, Senator Alben Barkley. Visible behind Mr. Barkley is First Lady Bess W. Truman. All others are unidentified. This is a photo taken of a television screen. From the campaign scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.

President Harry S. Truman's delivers his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is a photo of a television screen showing President Truman speaking. Others in the background are unidentified. From the campaign scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.

James Roosevelt (right, in striped suit) and members of the California delegation to the Democratic National Convention are advocating for the nomination of General Dwight D. Eisenhower to the Democratic ticket. All others are unidentified. From the campaign scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.

President Harry S. Truman and Senator Alben Barkley are shaking hands looking into the crowd. They are on the stand at the 1948 Democratic Convention in Philadelphia. Standing behind Mr. Truman is Marian (Mrs. Max) Truitt, Alben Barkley's daughter. All others are unidentified.

Mississippi delegates walk out of the Democratic convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From: Photos used in the 1984 Truman Centennial Exhibit. National Archives Photo Number: 306-NT-135.

Strike of television workers during Republican Convention in Philadelphia. From: Photos used in the 1984 Truman Centennial Exhibit. National Archives Photo No. 306-NT-135.