Political leadership

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) talking with Joseph Lawler (left) and an unidentified man at a Democratic Party rally and dinner in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The front of the photo is inscribed by former President Truman: "Joe Lawler, H.S.T." Donor: Guy Pugliese, Chief of the Photo Section, Pennsylvania Department of Highways, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Former President Harry S. Turman (backseat of car, left) talks with Governor George Leader of Pennsylvania (backseat of car, right) in the back of a convertible car. Also present is Matt McCloskey (second from left alongside car, next to man in hat). Former President Truman has inscribed the photo: "Dave [illegible], Matt McCloskey Gov. Leader/Harrisburg, PA/June 19, 1957." Donor: Guy Pugliese, Chief of the Photo Section, Pennsylvania Department of Highways, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) cutting a cake that reads, "Welcome Grand Pop," with Matt McCloskey (right) and Mr. Teefey (right) at the Beloue-Stratford, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The back of the photo is inscribed by former President Truman: "Presentation at luncheon given by Matt McClusky [sic] at the Bel[illegible]-Stratford, Philadelphia, June 20, 1957. Mr. Teefey on the other side." Donor: Guy Pugliese, Chief of the Photo Section, Pennsylvania Department of Highways, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

The head tables at a Democratic Party rally and dinner in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Banners hanging behind the table depict former President Harry S. Truman and Pennsylvania Governor George Leader. All others are unidentified. The back of the photo is inscribed by former President Harry S. Truman: "Democratic Rally/Harrisburg, Pa./June 19, 1957/4500 paying customers/at $100.00 per!" Donor: Guy Pugliese, Chief of the Photo Section, Pennsylvania Department of Highways, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Former President Harry S. Truman (fifth from left) attends a luncheon at the Belrone-Stratford luncheon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Standing and speaking at the microphone is Matt McCloskey. Others are unidentified. The back of the photo is inscribed by former President Truman: "Bel[illegible]-Stratford luncheon given by Hon. Matthew McClusky [sic] Phila. Pa., June 20, 1957/Mr. McClusky [sic] standing." Donor: Guy Pugliese, Chief of the Photo Section, Pennsylvania Department of Highways, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Adlai Stevenson (right) talking to an unidentified young man in the lobby of the Waldorf-Astoria. He is in New York City for the Democratic Advisory Council. The session meets for three days and is closed. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman (third from left) greets Adlai Stevenson (left). The men were at the three day closed session of the Democratic Advisory Council at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Governor G. Mennen Williams of Michigan (left), Adlai Stevenson (right), and Senator Herbert Lehman (right) attend a three day closed session of the Democratic Advisory Council, held at the Waldorf Astoria In New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Captain Robert Dennison (left) greets William Boyle, Assistant to the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee (right) upon his arrival at Boca Chica airfield, Key West, Florida, with an airplane in the background. He is joining President Harry S. Truman for a post-election vacation.

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) greets Senator and Democratic National Committee Chairman J. Howard McGrath (left) upon his arrival at the Little White House, Key West, Florida. He flew to Key West to join President Truman on a post-election vacation. Also present is Assistant Press Secretary Eben Ayers (third from left) and Assistant to the Democratic National Committee Chairman William Boyle (fourth from left, partly obscured). Others are unidentified.