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Former President Harry S. Truman with Mr. Adlai Stevenson and Mr. Stephen A. Mitchell

Former President Harry S. Truman with Democratic National Chairman Stephen A. Mitchell (left) with Mr. Adlai E. Stevenson (right). The former President stated he would take an active role in the upcoming political campaign in the fall. The cane held by former President Truman was a gift from Republic of Korea President Syngman Rhee during a August 5th visit. In 1952, Adlai Stevenson had been referred to as a party standard bearer.

Democratic National Convention

A group of women at the 1956 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Pictured, first row: former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (second from left); former First Lady Bess W. Truman (third from left); Ann (Mrs. Oscar) Chapman (fifth from left); and Lady Bird (Mrs. Lyndon B.) Johnson (sixth from left). All others unidentified.

Democratic National Convention

A group of women at the 1956 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Pictured, first row: former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (second from left); former First Lady Bess W. Truman (third from left); Ann (Mrs. Oscar) Chapman (fifth from left); and Lady Bird (Mrs. Lyndon B.) Johnson (sixth from left). All others unidentified.