Presidential elections

The Truman family in the voting area on Election Day. President Harry S. Truman far left, Bess Wallace Truman center, Margaret Truman standing at right.

President Harry S. Truman (left) speaks to a group of people on the courthouse steps in Independence, Missouri, during the celebration of his victory in the 1948 presidential election. Behind him, to the right, is First Lady Bess Wallace Truman and Margaret Truman. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (right, at microphone) speaks to a group on the courthouse steps in Independence, Missouri during the celebration of Truman's victory in the 1948 presidential election. The high school band is seated in the foreground.

President Harry S. Truman (right) placing his ballot for the 1948 presidential election in the ballot box in Independence, Missouri. With him is Mrs. Bess Truman (second from the left) and their daughter, Margaret (second from right).

President Harry S. Truman placing his ballot for the 1948 Presidential election in the box in Independence, Missouri.

President Harry S. Truman and his daughter, Margaret (right, behind Mr. Truman) in Independence, Missouri, probably on the steps of the Memorial Building. Mr. Truman was in Independence to vote in the 1948 election.

President Harry S. Truman (fifth from the right) with a group of unidentified men , probably reporters. in Independence, Missouri. Mr. Truman was in Independence to vote in the 1948 election.

President Harry S. Truman (fifth from the right) with a group of unidentified men , probably reporters. in Independence, Missouri. Mr. Truman was in Independence to vote in the 1948 election.

A group of unidentified men (probably reporters) in Independence, Missouri, awaiting the results of the 1948 presidential election.

President Harry S. Truman (center) greets several unidentified men while he is in his hometown of Independence, Missouri to vote in the 1948 election.