Presidential campaign, 1948

President Harry S. Truman (left) and daughter Margaret smile from the back seat of a car in Detroit, Michigan, during a whirlwind campaign tour in that state. The man on the right in the car is unidentified. On the back of the photo is written "To a great president." From: Gerry Kehoe.

A billboard erected in support of President Truman's campaign in 1948. This was installed in the lawn of Mr. Tony Moscato of Edgewood, Maryland. The men in front of the sign are unidentified.

Governor of New York and 1948 Republican Presidential candidate Thomas E. Dewey, taken while he attended the U. S. Governor's Conference.

A button shaped like the Liberty Bell for President Harry S. Truman's 1948 presidential campaign. This sample button was made by James E. Robinson, and the bell was intended to glow in the dark.

Snapshot of President Harry S. Truman, surrounded by Secret Service men, riding in the back seat of an open car during a campaign stop in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The photo was taken from the railroad bridge. (See also 2004-329). Donor: Stanley Valatka

Snapshot of President Harry S. Truman, surrounded by Secret Service men, riding in the back seat of an open car during a campaign stop in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The others in the automobile are unidentified. The photo was taken from the railroad bridge. Donor: Stanley Valatka

President Harry S. Truman, standing on the rear platform of his campaign train, waves to the crowd during a stop in Baker, Oregon, on his 1948 campaign tour. The other individual is unknown. The photo was donated by the Baker County, Oregon Democratic Central Committee.

President Harry S. Truman bends down to shake hands with two-year-old Walter S. Hummel of Independence, Missouri, upon the President's arrival at the Jackson County Courthouse in Independence to be the guest of honor at a victory rally staged by his fellow townsmen. From: Walter Hummel.

Distance view of President Harry S. Truman speaking to a crowd gathered on the Square in Benton, Illinois when he was running for President. Donor: Paul W. Hickman

President Harry S. Truman makes a whistlestop at the Rock Island Depot in Chariton, Iowa. He is shown standing on the rear platform of a train, holding an ear of corn in each hand. The corn was presented to him by the sons of Steven V. Carter, a candidate for Congress.