Political conventions

Photo of former President Harry S. Truman clasping the hands of other leading Democrats, taken at the "Black Tie" dinner during the 1960 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, California, in mid-July. Left to right are: G. Mennen Williams, Hubert Humphrey, Leroy Collins, former President Truman, John F. Kennedy, Pat Brown, and Stuart Symington. From: Frank Cullen, Jr., FCA Company, 2040 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, California 90067.

Both arms raised, President Truman blasts the G.O.P. as he delivers his acceptance speech before Democratic National Convention delegates at Convention Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Senator Alben Barkley, nominated for Vice-President, sits behind the President on the left. (Similar to 59-1530, 64-480-1/7, and 92-72-1) This is a 14" x 16" oversize photo mounted on heavy card stock. From: Office of President Truman.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Convention Hall is in hysteria as the two men who will carry the colors of the Democratic Party into the presidential race, President Harry S. Truman (left) and Senator Alben Barkley, shake hands on the speaker's platform. Sam Rayburn, permanent chairman, is on the right. (Same as 77-3548 except uncropped) This is a 14" x 16" oversize photo mounted on heavy card stock. From: Office of President Truman.

Former President Harry S. Truman holds a press conference at the Sheridan-Blackstone Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. He was attending the Democratic National Convention in 1956.

Former President Harry S. Truman (at podium) holds a Press Conference at the Sheridan Blackstone Hotel in Chicago where he was attending the Democratic Party Convention in 1956.

Former President Harry S. Truman (at the podium) holds a press conference at the Sheridan-Blackstone Hotel in Chicago, Illinois at the Democratic Convention in 1956.

Former President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with Adlai Stevenson, Democratic candidate for President, and other unidentified Party leaders at the Democratic Convention in Chicago held in August, 1956.

Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas of California (formerly a film actress)speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

President Harry S. Truman and Press Secretary Charles Ross are shown as they watch the Democratic National Convention via television in the Oval Office. From: Charles Ross Papers, 12x18 Metal Album.

Charles Ross (center) is shown with unidentified others during a televised interview between the press and Mr. Ross during the Philadelphia Democratic Convention. From: Charles Ross Papers, 12x18 Metal Album.