Lehman, Herbert H. (Herbert Henry), 1878-1963

Senator Herbert Lehman at the New York State Democratic Committee Dinner at the Sheraton Astor Hotel in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

New York Governor Averell Harriman (fourth from left) and Senator Herbert Lehman, and unidentified guests in a receiving line at the New York State Democratic Committee fund raising dinner at the Sheraton Astor Hotel in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Senator Herbert Lehman (center) chats with fellow New York State Democratic Committee Dinner attendee. New York Governor W. Averell Harriman is nearby with his back to the camera. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Senator Herbert Lehman, former President Harry S. Truman, and Judge Samuel Rosenman with the crew of the SS Constitution.

His Excellency Abba Eban, Israel's Ambassador to the United States (seated at left) and former President Harry S. Truman are seated at microphones as former U.S. Senator Herbert H. Lehman stands directly between and behind them. The three of them are participating in a special radio hookup with Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion in Jerusalem during ceremonies in Philadelphia's Independence Square celebrating Israel's 10th Anniversary. Others are unidentified.

Seated (left to right)are His Excellency Abba Eban, Israel's Ambassador to the United States; former U.S. Senator Herbert H. Lehman, General Chairman of the American Committee; and former President Harry S. Truman, before microphones participating in a special radio hookup with Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion in Jerusalem during ceremonies in Philadelphia's Independence Square celebrating Israel's 10th Anniversary. An unidentified man stands at the left.

Canadian Ambassador Hume Wrong signs the Canadian Water Diversion Treaty at Washington. Looking on are Secretary of State Dean Acheson (left) and Senator Herbert Lehman (D-NY). The Treaty is designed to encourage greater power development from the Niagara River and increase the scenic beauties of Niagara Falls.

Paul Porter (right), former Federal Communications Commission Chairman and Office of Price Administration Chief, reviewing papers with former Governor of New York Herbert Lehman, prior to testifying on the Marshall Plan before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. From: Beth Gore

President Harry S. Truman speaks at the Columbus Citizens Committee Dinner in New York. Left to right are New York Senator Herbert Lehman; Fortune Pope, Chairman of the Columbus Citizens Committee; and President Harry S. Truman. Mutual Security Administrator Averell Harriman is at far right. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society