Roosevelt, James, 1907-1991

President Harry S. Truman (fifth from left) campaigns from the back of a train in California with several men, including James Roosevelt (sixth from left). All others are unidentified. Taken from the campaign scrapbook of HST.

Waving, President Harry S. Truman (first from left) campaigns with James Roosevelt (second from left) on a train in California. Taken from the campaign scrapbook of HST.

President Harry S. Truman (center behind the train podium) addresses the crowd gathered to hear him at a train station in California. James Roosevelt (far right on rear platform) joins him. All others are unidentified. Taken from the campaign scrapbook of HST.

James Roosevelt (center, wearing glasses) arrives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the Democratic National Convention, and he is greeted by the California delegation. Standing beside Mr. Roosevelt is John Shelley, the Chairman of the California delegation. All others are unidentified. From the Campaign scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.

James Roosevelt (center, in doorway) is greeted by William O. Douglas and Dwight D. Eisenhower supporters upon arriving in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the Democratic National Convention. Standing beside Mr. Roosevelt is John Shelly, Chairman of the California delegation (left). All others are unidentified. From the campaign scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.

James Roosevelt (right, in striped suit) and members of the California delegation to the Democratic National Convention are advocating for the nomination of General Dwight D. Eisenhower to the Democratic ticket. All others are unidentified. From the campaign scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.

Vice President Harry S. Truman (glasses, right) raises his hand as he takes oath of office from his predecessor, Henry A. Wallace (left), on the South Portico of the White House. Others in photo are from left to right: Admiral William D. Leahy (mostly obscured by Wallace); unidentified Secret Service personnel; unidentified Navy Officer; Colonel James Roosevelt; and Major General Edwin M. Watson.

From left to right: Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman; Secretary of Agriculture Charles F. Brannan; Elinor Raas Heller, Democratic National Committeewoman for California; James Roosevelt, Democratic National Committeeman for California; and Mrs. Esther Murray, Vice Chairman, Democratic State Central Committee of California at the Jackson Day Dinner in Los Angeles, California. All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

President Franklin D. Roosevelt, with son James at his side, waves to a crowd of admirers. The event, location, and other people in the photo are unknown, though it appears to be a political rally. From: John Bosworth.

Formal portrait of the Franklin D. Roosevelt family (Franklin, Eleanor, and their children) taken at their home while Mr. Roosevelt was Assistant Secretary of the Navy. From: Harry S. Truman estate 12/3/74; transferred from Museum Collection 5/28/75.