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

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.

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.

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.

During the closed sessions of the Democratic Advisory Council in New York City, Adlai Stevenson talks to an unidentified young man. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Adlai Stevenson (right) talking to an unidentified young man in the lobby of the Waldorf-Astoria. He is in New York City for the Democratic Advisory Council. The session meets for three days and is closed. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Photo of Governor G. Mennen Williams and former Governor Adlai Stevenson. The men attended the three day closed session of the Democratic Advisory Council in New York City at the Waldorf Astoria. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Left to right: Governor G. Mennen Williams, Governor Adlai Stevenson, and Senator Herbert Lehman. The three men attended the three day closed session of the Democratic Advisory Council. The events were held at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.

Former President Harry S. Truman (third from left) greets Adlai Stevenson (left). The men were at the three day closed session of the Democratic Advisory Council at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Governor G. Mennen Williams of Michigan (left), Adlai Stevenson (right), and Senator Herbert Lehman (right) attend a three day closed session of the Democratic Advisory Council, held at the Waldorf Astoria In New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) greets former Governor Adlai Stevenson during the three day closed session of the Democratic Advisory Council in New York City. They are at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.