Political leadership

In the back seat of the car are Senator J. Howard McGrath, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, (right) and Mr. William M. Boyle, Assistant to the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, (second from right) after they arrive in Key West, Florida from Washington, D.C. They were met at Boca Chica Airfield by Naval Aide to the President Captain Robert Dennison (front seat of car). Their airplane can be seen in the background. They flew to Key West to join President Harry S. Truman on a post-election vacation. All others are unidentified.

Manager of the 1948 Democratic National Convention and Liaison Officer on the 1949 Inaugural Committee, Neale Roach participated in the inaugural events held January 1949.

Democratic National Committee Chairman J. Howard McGrath (left) speaking with an unidentified woman.

Democratic National Committee Chairman J. Howard McGrath (left) with two unidentified men.

Democratic National Committee Chairman J. Howard McGrath (left) with an unidentified man.

Democratic National Committee Chairman J. Howard McGrath (left) visiting with two unidentified people.

Luncheon for the Democratic National Finance Committee, held at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. On the left side of the photo is the head table. Seated at the head table, from left to right, are: Democratic National Committee Chairman J. Howard McGrath; Senator Tom Connally; Vice President Alben Barkley; President Harry S. Truman; Louis Johnson; Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn; and unidentified.

California Assemblyman William Byron Rumford (left) and Democratic National Committee Chairman J. Howard McGrath (right).

California Assemblyman William Byron Rumford speaking at microphone, with Democratic National Committee Chairman J. Howard McGrath seated next to him. All others are unidentified.

Chairman of the Democratic National Committee J. Howard McGrath (second from left) pictured with three unidentified people.