Political parties

Political cartoon by Cargill illustrating the split in the Democratic party in 1948, showing Harry S. Truman straddling a donkey split in two called the Democratic Party. They are on both sides of a cliff entitled "Wallace Split." This refers to Henry Wallace's run in 1948 for the Progressive Party.

Washington, D.C. View of crowded ballroom here tonight as some 3,000 Democrats filled this room and banquet room on the floor below to hear former President Harry S. Truman, center, give the Republican party and the Eisenhower administration a tongue-lashing. The dinner, at $100-a-plate, was tendered by the Democrats of America as a tribute to the former President and Mrs. Bess Truman. It also kicked off the 1958 congressional election campaign. From: Houston Post.

Washington, D. C. Former President Harry S. Truman and Governor Orval Faubus of Arkansas shake hands across the flower-decorated head table at a Democratic dinner party tonight. Governor Faubus, a central figure in the Little Rock school integration controversy, had this to say about Truman: "I think he's a wonderful guy." From: Houston Post.

Washington, D.C. Former President Harry S. Truman and Governor Orval Faubus of Arkansas shake hands across the flower-decorated head table at a Democratic party dinner tonight. Governor Faubus, a central figure in the Little Rock school integration controversy, had this to say about Harry S. Truman: "I think he's a wonderful guy." From: Houston Post.

Washington, D. C. Three views of former President Harry S. Truman addressing a $100-a-plate fund raising dinner for the Democrats, and visiting with people. From: Houston Post.

Harry S. Truman, addressing a fund-raising dinner for Cook County Democrats, showed in these studies that he has lost none of the old ability for gestures and facial expressions to drive home his points as he criticized the Eisenhower administration. (3 Photos) From: Houston Post.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) talks with Adlai Stevenson, former presidential candidate, tonight at a $100-a-plate dinner put on by a Cook County Democrats. In a speech later, the former President accused the Eisenhower administration of making a mess of things at home and abroad. From: Houston Post.

Kansas City, MO. Former President Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman boarded a train last night for Chicago where tonight he addresses a $100-a-plate Democratic party dinner. Following that, the Truman's plan a visit to New York with their daughter, the former Margaret Truman, and her family. From: Houston Post.

Washington, D. C. Harry S. Truman was chatting with several Democratic women at a reception tonight when photographers moved in for close-ups. This was the result. The former President did not comment on his open-mouth pose. Later, Harry S. Truman addressed the National Conference of Democratic Women and accused the Republican administration of robbing ordinary citizens to "pay off political obligations to the gigantic financiers." From: Houston Post.

Minneapolis, Minnesota. Harry S. Truman roots for the Gophers in Saturday's game with Northwestern in Memorial Stadium. At left the former president waves his hat in salute as Minnesota makes a first down. At right, Truman, in the Twin Cities for a political rally, shouts a lusty "No!" as a Gopher pass misses its mark. Mr. Truman was flanked by Democratic Party leaders at the game. From: Houston Post.