Political conventions

Former President Truman gives a press conference at the Sheraton-Astor Hotel in New York City. He is in town for the Democratic National Convention. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Members of Harry S. Truman's family gather around the radio in Grandview, Missouri, to follow the progress of the Chicago convention where Harry S. Truman was eventually nominated for Vice-President of the United States. From left to right: Mrs. Luella Campbell Truman, wife of Vivian Truman; Gilbert Truman, Truman's nephew; John Ross Truman (sitting on the floor),Truman's great-nephew; Mary Jane Truman, his sister; Martha Ann Truman, his niece; and Mrs. Martha E. Truman, his mother.

Members of President Harry S. Truman's family are gathered at the Democratic National Convention. Front row from left to right are: Mary Jane Truman and J. Vivian Truman. Standing are General Ralph Truman, and Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snyder. From the campaign scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.

James Roosevelt (center, wearing glasses) arrives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the Democratic National Convention, and he is greeted by the California delegation. Standing beside Mr. Roosevelt is John Shelley, the Chairman of the California delegation. All others are unidentified. From the Campaign scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.

President Harry S. Truman is standing on stage at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Foreground, from left to right: Marian Barkley Truitt, President Truman, First Lady Bess W. Truman, and Margaret Truman. Others in the background are unidentified. This is a photo taken of a television screen. From the Campaign Scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.

President Harry S. Truman's delivers his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is a photo of a television screen showing President Truman speaking. Others in the background are unidentified. From the campaign scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.

Dignitaries gather at the stage for President Harry S. Truman's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. From left to right are First Lady Bess Truman, President Truman, Marian Barkley Truitt, Senator Alben Barkley, and Representative Sam Rayburn. This is a photo taken of a television screen. All others are unidentified. From the campaign scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.

James Roosevelt (center, in doorway) is greeted by William O. Douglas and Dwight D. Eisenhower supporters upon arriving in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the Democratic National Convention. Standing beside Mr. Roosevelt is John Shelly, Chairman of the California delegation (left). All others are unidentified. From the campaign scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.

Margaret Truman is attending the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is a photo taken of a television screen. From the campaign scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.

President Harry S. Truman takes the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Standing next to him is Vice Presidential candidate, Senator Alben Barkley. Visible behind Mr. Barkley is First Lady Bess W. Truman. All others are unidentified. This is a photo taken of a television screen. From the campaign scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.