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Former President Harry S. Truman preparing for a broadcast speech. He is at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. The event being held is a fundraiser in honor of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Seven Presidential candidates will be in attendance. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman gives a speech being broadcast by CBS radio. The event being held is a Democratic fundraiser in honor of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Attendees paid $100.00 per person for dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt will honored at a banquet that is also a fund raiser for the Democratic Party. Here she is seen chatting with Former President Harry S. Truman. Former President Truman is one of the main speakers. Adlai Stevenson can be seen in the background. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and former President Harry S. Truman smile for a photo. They are attending a banquet in former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt's honor. It is a fundraiser for the Democratic Party at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. Seven Presidential hopefuls will be in attendance. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Former President Harry S. Truman chat before a fundraising banquet. Adlai Stevenson sits at right. Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt will be honored at the banquet at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. Seven presidential hopefuls will be in attendance. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Senator Stuart Symington of Missouri reading during the meetings of the Democratic Advisory meetings in New York City at the Waldorf-Astoria. The Senator from Missouri is considering running for President. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman smiles before a speech. The former President's speech will be broadcast by CBS radio. The event being held is a fundraiser in honor of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The meal is $100.00 per attendee. Seven presidential hopefuls will be in attendance. They are at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman prepares to speak at the banquet to honor former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. Former President Truman's speech will be broadcast by CBS radio. Seven presidential hopefuls will be in attendance. The meal was $100.00 per person. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman chats with Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Adlai Stevenson sits at right. They are attending a fundraiser in former First Lady Roosevelt's honor. The funds generated will go to the Democratic Party. Presidential hopefuls were in attendance at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt chats with former President Harry S. Truman before the beginning of a fund raising banquet. The former First Lady will be honored at the banquet. The event was held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York, New York. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.