Presidential campaign, 1948

This photograph of a political cartoon by Cy Hungerford shows Harry S. Truman pushing an elephant labeled "GOP Congress" on a sled labeled "Harry Truman's sled" down Capitol Hill. The elephant asks, "Where do I go from here?" and Truman replies, "That's YOUR problem!" The cartoon is captioned "He's Off!" The original cartoon was inscribed to Truman: "With Best wishes to President Truman from Cy Hungerford."

A crowd gathers to greet President Harry S. Truman (in white car, center) as he makes a visit to Arco, Idaho during his western trip (same as 2012-194).

President Harry S. Truman, Margaret Truman, and First Lady Bess W. Truman (seated, left to right) are riding in an open car as they leave Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois. President Truman delivered a campaign speech there. All others are unidentified. From: The album "Victory Visit, the Picture Story of President Truman's Chicago Reception."

First Lady Bess W. Truman (right) and daughter Margaret Truman (second from right) attending the National Plowing Match in Dexter, Iowa. This photo was taken just before President Harry S. Truman (not pictured) gave a campaign speech at the plowing match. All other people on stage are not identified. From the album, The President's Trip to Iowa.

President Harry S. Truman (seated left, back seat) and Vice President Alben Barkley (seated right, back seat) wave to the crowds and photographers from the motorcade during their return to Washington after the 1948 Presidential election. Seated between them is Democratic National Committee Chairman J. Howard McGrath. Second row, left to right: First Lady Bess W. Truman; Margaret Truman; and Marian (Mrs. Max) Truitt, daughter of Vice President Barkley. All others unidentified.

Left to right: Vice President Alben W. Barkley; Marian Barkley Truitt; Margaret Truman; First Lady Bess W. Truman; and President Harry S. Truman return to the White House after the 1948 Presidential election. Also pictured: General Harry Vaughan (behind Mrs. Truman, left). All others are unidentified.

A large crowd gathers in front of the White House to wait for President Harry S. Truman to return after the 1948 Presidential election. All people unidentified.

A large crowd gathers in front of the White House to wait for President Harry S. Truman to return after the 1948 Presidential election. All people unidentified.

A band plays along the motorcade route for President Harry S. Truman's return to Washington after the 1948 Presidential election. All people unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (seated left, back seat) and Vice President Alben Barkley (seated right, back seat) wave to the crowd from the motorcade during their return to Washington after the 1948 Presidential election. Also pictured: First Lady Bess W. Truman (second row, left); Margaret Truman (second row, second from left); and Democratic National Committee Chairman J. Howard McGrath (center, back seat). All others unidentified.