Speeches, addresses, etc.

Former President Harry S. Truman is the keynote speaker at a fundraising banquet honoring former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. CBS radio broadcasted the former President's speech. Seven presidential hopefuls were in attendance. The event was $100.00 per person. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman preparing for a broadcast speech. He is at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. The event being held is a fundraiser in honor of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Seven Presidential candidates will be in attendance. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman gives a speech being broadcast by CBS radio. The event being held is a Democratic fundraiser in honor of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Attendees paid $100.00 per person for dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman smiles before a speech. The former President's speech will be broadcast by CBS radio. The event being held is a fundraiser in honor of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The meal is $100.00 per attendee. Seven presidential hopefuls will be in attendance. They are at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman prepares to speak at the banquet to honor former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. Former President Truman's speech will be broadcast by CBS radio. Seven presidential hopefuls will be in attendance. The meal was $100.00 per person. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman prepares to speak at a banquet in honor of Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The banquet is a fund raiser at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. The dinner is $100.00 per plate. CBS radio network will broadcast the event over the radio. Seven potential presidential candidates will be in attendance. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

U.S. Labor Department official Robert C. Goodwin is shown at a podium speaking at an unidentified event. He may have been Director of the Bureau of Employment Security at the time.

Reporters sit in a large group at tables while listening to President Harry S. Truman give a speech at the University of California during his western trip. All are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman addresses a crowd during his visit to Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands. The sign above the President's head reads "Welcome President Truman Champion of Human Rights."

President Harry S. Truman addresses Congress regarding the growing Communist power in Europe and what the United States should do to stop it. Senator Arthur Vandenberg is seated behind the microphones at left, Speaker of the House Joseph Martin is seated at right.