Presidential elections
E. R. Spellman in wheelbarrow with a sign, "Truman Elected"
E. R. Spellman in wheelbarrow with two unidentified men. He is carrying a sign, "Truman Elected". Donor: E. R. Spellman
1948 Cartoon by Paul Loring "You Were So Right, Harry!"
Political cartoon by artist Paul Loring, entitled "You were so right, Harry!" Shows President Harry S. Truman and a donkey in a rowboat, in a sea labeled "Victory".
President Harry S. Truman in Independence, Missouri for Victory Celebration
President Harry S. Truman is standing on the steps of the Jackson County Courthouse in Independence, Missouri for the 1948 presidential victory celebration. It was held in the evening. President Truman is at the microphone in the center. All others are unidentified.
Political cartoon by Newton Pratt
Political cartoon by Newton Pratt regarding the election of President Harry S. Truman in 1948. Published circa January 1949.
Political cartoon by Dorman H. Smith
Political cartoon by Dorman H. Smith entitled "Housing problem still unsolved" regarding President Harry S. Truman's 1948 election victory. Published circa 1948.
Woman with "Truman Elected" newspaper
Mary C. Dondero with newspaper headlined, "Truman Elected!" She is holding the Portsmouth Herald. It is autographed "To a wonderful President, Harry S. Truman, from Mary C. Dondero, National Committee Woman from New Hampshire." The caption from the Portsmouth Herald says: When you think of the Democratic party in Portsmouth, you think about Mrs. Mary Carey Dondero for she is just about it, as far as the party is concerned and her pleasure over the way the city vote went in Tuesday's election is well expressed by the smile she wears while reading the good news. Donor: Mary C.