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Knights of the Cauliflower Ear Dinner

Senator Harry S. Truman (center) with several unidentified men at the Knights of the Cauliflower Ear dinner at the Coronado Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. Also present is John Snyder, Assistant to the Director of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and friend of Senator Truman (third from right). The dinner was held in celebration of Senator Truman's nomination for Vice-President.

President Truman Speaking at the Democratic National Convention

Both arms raised, President Truman blasts the G.O.P. as he delivers his acceptance speech before Democratic National Convention delegates at Convention Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Senator Alben Barkley, nominated for Vice-President, sits behind the President on the left. (Similar to 59-1530, 64-480-1/7, and 92-72-1) This is a 14" x 16" oversize photo mounted on heavy card stock. From: Office of President Truman.

Truman and Barkley at Democratic Convention

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Convention Hall is in hysteria as the two men who will carry the colors of the Democratic Party into the presidential race, President Harry S. Truman (left) and Senator Alben Barkley, shake hands on the speaker's platform. Sam Rayburn, permanent chairman, is on the right. (Same as 77-3548 except uncropped) This is a 14" x 16" oversize photo mounted on heavy card stock. From: Office of President Truman.