Americans for Democratic Action, from Washington, DC. Announcer: James Loeb, Jr. Order of the program: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr.; Hubert Humphrey; Chester Bowles; Song composed by Gerald Marks; Judge William H. Hastie; Eleanor Roosevelt; Charles Brannan; Harold Steffler; Martin Agronsky; Charles Collingwood; Elmer Davis; Walter P. Reuther; Francis Biddle.
President Harry S. Truman's remarks at dinner honoring Michael V. DiSalle. The President spoke at 9:35 p.m. at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. During his remarks he referred to Paul A. Porter and Chester Bowles, each of whom had formerly served as Administrator of the Office of Price Administration. He also referred to Charles E. Wilson, Director of the Office of Defense Mobilization. Mr. DiSalle served as Director of Price Stabilization from December 12, 1950, through February 15, 1952.
Senator Humbert Humphrey of Minnesota (center) is in New York City at the Waldorf-Astoria for the National Democratic Advisory meeting; he is considering a Presidential campaign. Congressman Chester B. Bowles of Connecticut stands at left. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.
Postmaster General and Democratic National Committee Chairman Robert E. Hannegan (right) leaves the White House with former Office of Price Administration leader Chester Bowles after a conference with President Harry S. Truman.