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Stevenson, Adlai E. (Adlai Ewing), 1900-1965

President Harry S. Truman Speaks About Missouri and Mississippi River Flooding

President Harry S. Truman speaks at a podium during a visit to Omaha, Nebraska to discuss the flooding of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. Seated behind him are the Governors of several states effected by the flooding of the rivers. From left to right are: Adlai Stevenson of Illinois; Norman Brunsdale of North Dakota; Val Peterson of Nebraska; and Elmer Anderson of Minnesota (partly obscured). Others in the background are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman with Midwestern Governors

President Harry S. Truman is in Omaha, Nebraska to meet with Governors of Midwestern states to discuss flooding conditions related to the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. From left to right: Sigurd Anderson, South Dakota; Elmer Anderson, Minnesota; Walter Kohler, Wisconsin; President Truman; Val Peterson, Nebraska; Norman Brunsdale, North Dakota; Adlai Stevenson, Illinois; and William Beardsley, Iowa.

President Harry S. Truman Eats Lunch with Governors

President Harry S. Truman sits at lunch with governors from seven states before a conference on flood conditions. From left to right, they are Governor Norman Brunsdale, North Dakota; Governor William Beardsley, Iowa; Governor Adlai Stevenson, Illinois; General Curtis LeMay of the Air Force; President Truman; Governor Val Peterson, Nebraska; Governor Sigurd Anderson, South Dakota; Governor Elmer Anderson, Minnesota; and Governor Walter Kohler, Wisconsin.

President Harry S. Truman with Democratic Candidates

President Harry S. Truman (left), Senator John J. Sparkman (center), and Governor Adlai Stevenson of Illinois (right) are seated around Truman's desk at the White House reading a document. Mr. Stevenson and Mr. Sparkman are the presidential and vice-presidential candidates, respectively, of the Democratic Party. This photo comes from the General Scrapbook, Volume III, 1950-1952.

Democratic Candidates Arrive at the White House

The 1952 Democratic Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates arrive at the White House for a meeting with President Harry S. Truman. From left to right: Senator and Vice-Presidential candidate John Sparkman; Governor and Presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson; White House Press Secretary Joseph Short; Mr. Blair; and White House Appointment Secretary Matthew Connelly. The photographer in the background is unidentified. This photo comes from the General Scrapbook, Volume III, 1950-1952.

Adlai Stevenson and Others Visiting Truman at Home in Independence, Missouri

Democratic Party leaders stand together on the front porch of the home of former President Harry S. Truman in Independence, Missouri. They gathered to discuss party finances and election prospects. Left to right: Adlai Stevenson; Stanley Woodward, party treasurer; Harry S. Truman; Charles S. Murphy; and Stephen A. Mitchell, National Democratic Party Chairman.