Political conventions

In seats of honor in the mezzanine, Former First Lady Bess Truman and former President Harry S. Truman enjoy speakers as they await the evening session at the Democratic Convention in Chicago, Illinois. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Governor Frank G. Clement of Tennessee at the podium at the 1956 Democratic Convention in Chicago, Illinois. At the foot of the podium are unidentified Convention attendees. Governor Clement was very critical of the Eisenhower presidency, family, and administration. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former First Lady Bess Truman and former President Harry S. Truman share a laugh during the 1956 Democratic Convention. Seated the seats of honor in the mezzanine, they await an evening session. The Convention was held in Chicago, Illinois.

Former First Lady Bess Truman and former President Harry S. Truman attend the Democratic Convention in Chicago, Illinois. They are in the mezzanine in seats of honor, responding to the speakers and awaiting the evening session. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

The Former First Lady Bess Truman and former President Harry S. Truman at the 1956 Democratic Convention in Chicago, Illinois. They are in their seats of honor in the mezzanine. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

This photo shows Former First Lady Bess Truman and former President Harry S. Truman in the mezzanine in seats of honor, at the 1956 Democratic Convention in Chicago, Illinois. The Former First Lady and Former President share a laugh listening to the speaker. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman and former First Lady Bess Truman at the 1956 Democratic Convention in Chicago, Illinois. The couple clap in response to the speaker. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former First Lady Bess Truman and Former President Harry S. Truman at the 1956 Democratic Convention in Chicago, Illinois. They are seated in the mezzanine seats of honor. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Bess Truman at the 1956 Democratic Convention in Chicago, Illinois. The Former First Lady listens attentively while the Former President enjoys a humorous moment. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Governor Frank G. Clement of Tennessee giving a keynote speech at the Democratic Convention in Chicago, Illinois. In the speech, Governor Clement is very critical of the Eisenhower presidency, family, and administration. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.