Political conventions

Senator Harry S. Truman is escorted by unidentified policemen at the 1944 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. All others are unidentified.

Senator Harry S. Truman (foreground, second from right) sits with a group of unidentified people at the 1944 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Signs for Missouri, Indiana, and Montana are seen.

Bess Truman (left) and Margaret Truman (third from left) attend the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Also present is John Snyder (fourth from left). All others are unidentified.

Bess (left) and Margaret Truman (right) attend the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Illinois. both women are wearing Truman ribbons. Margaret holds a sign with "Truman" printed on it. Sitting behind Margaret Truman is Edward McKim. Others are unidentified.

The Truman family attends the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Seated left to right are Bess Truman, Senator Harry S. Truman, and Margaret Truman. Both Bess and Margaret are wearing Truman ribbons. Others are unidentified.

Senator Harry S. Truman stands on a chair and waves his hat while at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Others are unidentified.

Senator Harry S. Truman and Thomas J. Pendergast at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia in 1936.

Former first lady Bess Truman waves to a group of women as they applaud during a Democratic National Convention event in Chicago, Illinois. Lady Bird Johnson can be seen sitting and laughing in the left of the photograph.

Senator Harry S. Truman (left) confers with Congressman John W. McCormack (right) during a session of the Democratic National Convention. From: Houston Post.

Both arms dramatically raised, mouth wide open, President Harry S. Truman blasts the G.O.P. as he delivers his acceptance speech before Democratic National Convention delegates in Philadelphia. From: Houston Post.