G.O.P. Convention
Republican National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. From: Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.
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G.O.P. Convention crowd
Republican Convention crowd in Kansas City, Missouri. From: Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.
Truman and Barkley shaking hands
President Harry S. Truman (left) and Alben Barkley (right) smile for the photographer in front of unidentified onlookers. They are onstage at the 1948 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Donor: Montgomery Foto Service.
Badge from Democratic National Convention
Photo of badge belonging to Charles McCrum from the Democratic National Convention in St. Louis, Missouri, dated July 6, 1904, Medal of the "Special Officer". From: Clyde O. McCrum.
Assistant Sergeant at Arms Certificate
Copy of certificate showing that Chas. McCrum was Sergeant at Arms at the Democratic National Convention in St. Louis, July 6, 1904. From: Clyde O. McCrum.
Former President Harry S. Truman watches the balloting at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago
Former President Harry S. Truman, backer of New York Governor Averell Harriman, watches the scoreboard behind the rostrum at the balloting session of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, as 598 votes for Adlai Stevenson are registered. Pennsylvania gave Stevenson 67 votes to 7 for Harriman at 9:56 P.M. That put Stevenson over. A tremendous cheer went up from the crowd. Mr. Truman sat grinning and talking to those around him in his front-row seat. Stevenson is the Democratic Presidential nominee, having won a smashing first-ballot victory. From: John E. Boos.
Paul E. Fitzpatrick speaking at the Democratic State Committee meeting in 1946
At the Democratic State Committee meeting in New York on July 18th, Paul E. Fitzpatrick (on podium), Democratic State Chairman, enters the resolution naming Albany as the site for the state convention. The resolution was adopted unanimously, and the date was set for September 3rd and 4th. From: President's Committee on Civil Rights
President Truman Before his Address at the 1952 Democratic Party Convention
President Truman acknowledging the applause before his address at the 1952 Democratic Party Convention in Chicago. His address launched the campaign of Governor Adlai Stevenson.
President Truman, Bess Truman and Margaret Truman wave from the back platform of their train
President Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman, and Margaret Truman wave from the back platform of their train before leaving for Philadelphia for the Democratic convention. This is the same as 68-1949 and 92-71, but is better quality.
Senator Truman, Bess and Margaret at the Democratic Convention waiting out the states roll call for the Truman Vice-Presidency
Senator Harry S. Truman, Bess and Margaret Truman are at the Democratic Convention waiting out the states roll call for the Truman Vice-Presidency. Others in photo unidentified.