Presidential elections

President Harry S. Truman is met by Vice President-elect Alben Barkley after the 1948 Presidential election. From the campaign scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.

James A. Finnegan and Frank Myers celebrate Truman's 1948 presidential election victory. Photo is autographed "Nov. 2, 1948 - "Truman Wins" What a night. With Respect & Affection, Jim Finnegan." James A. Finnegan is the Chairman of the Philadelphia Democratic Committee. Frank Myers is a former senator from Pennsylvania. Donated by Frank Myers.

President Harry S. Truman speaking to reporters on the steps of the Memorial Building on election night, 1948, in Independence, Missouri.

President Harry S. Truman posing for photographers after voting in 1948.

President Harry S. Truman exiting a voting booth during the 1948 election in Independence, Missouri.

Reporters greet President Harry S. Truman upon his arrival in Independence, Missouri, on election night.

President Harry S. Truman waving from the rear of a train in Independence, Missouri, along with an unidentified gentleman.

Presidential election parade in Independence, Missouri in support of Harry S. Truman. Marching band and color guard shown. Image is facing West from the corner of Maple and Spring streets.

Return of President Harry S. Truman (back of car, left) and Vice President-elect Alben Barkley (back of car, right) to Washington, D. C. after the Presidential election. Between them is Senator J. Howard McGrath. Bess Truman, Margaret Truman and Mrs. Marian Barkley Truitt, Senator Barkley's daughter, are seated in front of them. Others are unidentified.