Pendergast, James M. (James Michael), 1895-1966

The James Pendergast family and others at President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural Ball, held at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. From left to right: Mrs. Kathleen Pendergast, unidentified woman, unidentified woman, unidentified man, unidentified man, and James Pendergast.

Mr. James Pendergast (third from left) is photographed at President Harry S. Truman's inaugural gala at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. Pendergast's wife, Kathleen (fourth from left), and daughter, Mary Ellen Pendergast (unknown position), are also present along with two unidentified women.

Mr. James Pendergast (third from left) is photographed at President Harry S. Truman's inaugural gala at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. Pendergast's wife, Kathleen (fourth from left), and daughter, Mary Ellen Pendergast (unknown position), are also present along with two unidentified women.

Portrait of James Pendergast, Kansas City political faction leader, long-time friend of former President Harry S. Truman From: Michael Pruett

Former President Harry S. Truman is shown with James M. Pendergast (right) during the filming in Kansas City, Missouri, of a Pendergast television speech aired August 3rd in which Mr. Truman introduces Pendergast as "my long-time friend and comrade." (Same as 69-509 except expanded) From: Betty Jones (Mrs. Don T.)