Vice-Presidential candidates

Harry S. Truman at a dinner in Lamar, Missouri. Senator Truman is fifth from the left. Senator Tom Connally of Texas is fourth from the left. Senator Truman is going to make his acceptance speech for the vice presidential nomination from his hometown of Lamar.

Senator Harry S. Truman and happy supporters after he is nominated as Vice Presidential running mate to Franklin D. Roosevelt at the Chicago National Democratic Convention. From: A series of seven photographs showing Truman supporters gathered around his box in Chicago's stadium as the balloting by states begins to go in his favor. This series is similar to the photos in 70-76 thru 70-86.

One of a series of seven photographs showing Harry S. Truman supporters gathered around his box in Chicago's stadium as the balloting by states begins to go in his favor for the vice presidential nomination. This series is similar to photos 70-76 thru 70-86.

Senator Harry S. Truman being congratulated by supporters at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Bess Truman is at left and Margaret Truman (back of head) is at right. From: A series of seven photographs showing Truman supporters gathered around his box in Chicago's stadium as the balloting by states begins to go in his favor. This series is similar to the photos in 70-76 thru 70-86.

Photo of Bess and Margaret Truman, along with John Snyder, in Chicago's Stadium during the vice-presidential balloting. This is from a series of photos similar to the photos in 70-76 thru 70-86.

Harry S. Truman and Alben Barkley are shaking hands in this airbrushed photo. They are on the stand at the 1948 Democratic Convention in Philadelphia.

The newly nominated Vice-President Harry S. Truman (right) standing with his 91-year old mother, Mrs. Martha E. Truman in Independence, Missouri.

Senator Harry S. Truman (center), Democratic Vice Presidential nominee, with his colleagues on the Senate War Investigating Committee in Washington, D. C., following a meeting at which he tendered his resignation as chairman. Left to right: Senator Homer Ferguson, Senator Harold Burton, Senator Truman, Senator Tom Connally, and Senator Owen Brewster. Similar to 66-2706.

The Truman family listens to the election returns at the Muehlebach Hotel penthouse in Kansas City, Missouri. From left to right: Mary Jane Truman, Senator Harry S. Truman, J. Vivian Truman (standing), Bess W. Truman (seated), and Margaret Truman. The person on the extreme right behind Margaret is unidentified.

Senator Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman cast their ballots in Independence, Missouri. Others in the background are unidentified.