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Defense Mobilizer Charles E. Wilson with Commerce Secretary Charles Sawyer and Labor Advisor John R. Steelman

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Defense Mobilizer Charles E. Wilson (center) is shown leaving the White House with Commerce Secretary Charles Sawyer (left) and John R. Steelman, Labor Advisor to the President. The men are coming from a discussion with President Truman and his cabinet concerning the steel wage-price dispute which had an April 8th strike deadline.

Former President Harry S. Truman watches the balloting at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago

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Former President Harry S. Truman, backer of New York Governor Averell Harriman, watches the scoreboard behind the rostrum at the balloting session of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, as 598 votes for Adlai Stevenson are registered. Pennsylvania gave Stevenson 67 votes to 7 for Harriman at 9:56 P.M. That put Stevenson over. A tremendous cheer went up from the crowd. Mr. Truman sat grinning and talking to those around him in his front-row seat. Stevenson is the Democratic Presidential nominee, having won a smashing first-ballot victory. From: John E. Boos.

Ray Dumont presents plaque to former President Harry S. Truman

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Ray Dumont, President of the National Baseball Congress, presents plaque to former President Harry S. Truman, for participation in opening of the 1953 sandlot baseball season. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

President Harry S. Truman delivered his farewell speech to the nation

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President Harry S. Truman delivered his farewell speech to the nation from the White House. He said his administration has brought the nation to the threshold of international peace and urged support for President-elect Eisenhower. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

President Harry S. Truman addressing a joint session of Congress

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President Harry S. Truman addressing a joint session of Congress asking lawmakers to enact legislation authorizing the government to seize the steel industry and run it until the contract dispute is settled. Seated behind him are Vice President Alben Barkley, left, and House Majority Leader John W. McCormack. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

President Harry S. Truman at Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner

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President Harry S. Truman addressed fellow Democrats at Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner, where he announced that he will not be a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President. On the left is Bess Truman, wife of President Harry S. Truman. In the center is Wash B. Williams, chairman of the dinner committee. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society.