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President Truman Arrives at Independence Train Station

President Harry S. Truman and his daughter, Margaret Truman, at the railroad station in Independence, Missouri with a group of newsmen gathered at the Presidential train. The President is seen on the rear of the train with Margaret just behind him. The president arrived home to vote after an 18,000 mile whistlestop tour through 27 states for the Stevenson-Sparkman campaign.

President Truman, with cabinet members, prepares to depart for his western trip

President Harry S. Truman and others prepare to depart for a western trip. From left to right: Attorney General Tom Clark, Secretary of Agriculture Charles Brannan, unidentified, President Truman, Democratic National Chairman J. Howard McGrath, Secretary of State George C. Marshall, and Secretary of Defense James V. Forrestal.