St. Louis Globe-Democrat

President Harry S. Truman holds up the Chicago Tribune newspaper with the headline "Dewey Defeats Truman" at the train station in St. Louis, Missouri.

President Harry S. Truman holds up the Chicago Tribune newspaper with the headline "Dewey Defeats Truman" at the train station in St. Louis, Missouri.

Photograph of an engraving of the first Jackson County courthouse in Independence, Missouri, probably dated around 1844. Same as 2006-296.

Senator Harry S. Truman (right) and Senator Pat Harrison (left) in St. Louis, Missouri.

President Harry S. Truman presented with a replica of the 35th Division plaque at the 30th Reunion of the 35th Division Association. On the platform, from left to right, are: Bernard F. Dickman, Ambassador Henri Bonnet of France, Truman, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson and Gov. Forrest Smith.

Fireworks at Memorial Plaza to welcome President Harry S. Truman to St. Louis, Missouri.

Lamar, Missouri courthouse showing workmen building the speaker's stand for the speech of Senator Harry S. Truman accepting the Democratic nomination for Vice-President.

Flags and hot dog stands in Lamar, Missouri, awaiting Harry S. Truman's speech of acceptance of the Democratic nomination for Vice-President.

Carl E. Rosseler escorted President Harry S. Truman (front row, second from left) and his sister, Mary Jane Truman, through the lobby of the Jefferson Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri.

Senator Harry S. Truman (center) at a dinner, flanked by Thomas N. Dysart, President of the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce (left) and A.P. Greensfelder (right).