Political conventions

Harry S. Truman at the Democratic Convention with hand in front of face. From: Photos used in the 1984 Truman Centennial Exhibit.

General view of the Democratic Convention in Chicago, Illinois. The convention, chaired by Paul Butler, has placed John F. Kennedy on the ballot for Vice President, with Adlai Stevenson on the ballot for President. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Paul Butler (right), Democratic Convention Chairman, introduces an unidentified speaker. The Democratic Convention was held in Chicago, Illinois. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Delegates from the state of Nebraska watching events unfold at the Democratic Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Senator John F. Kennedy (D-MA) had been placed into nomination for Vice President. From: George S. Zimbel.

Democratic Convention goers cheer loudly for Senator John F. Kennedy. Senator Kennedy's named was placed into nomination for Vice President, with Adlai Stevenson as Presidential candidate. They are in Chicago, Illinois. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Senator John F. Kennedy at the podium during the Democratic Convention in Chicago, Illinois. He had been introduced by Paul Butler, chair of the convention (at left). Senator Kennedy, from Massachusetts, had been nominated for Vice President, with Adlai Stevenson as the Presidential candidate. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Paul Butler (right), Democratic Party Chair, introducing an unidentified speaker at the Democratic Convention in Chicago, Illinois. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Senator John F. Kennedy (right) walking away from the podium after speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Democratic Chair Paul Butler is at the podium. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Senator John F. Kennedy waves at the crowd as Paul Butler looks on, at the Democratic Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Butler is the Democratic Convention chairman. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman and former First Lady Bess Truman in the mezzanine at the 1956 Democratic Convention in Chicago. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.