Washington Evening Star

President Harry S. Truman (right) shaking hands with George Marshall at the dedication of the Kentucky (TVA) Dam in Marshall County, Kentucky. In the background are: unidentified man, Dean Acheson and Averell Harriman, and unidentified man.

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Jim Berryman showing President Harry S. Truman and Governor Thomas E. Dewey on their respective campaign trains, riding through a desert. Truman's train is entitled the "Give 'Em Hell Special" and Dewey's is entitled the "Brotherly Love" special. In this photo, the cartoon is titled, "Down by the Station." When it was originally published in the Washington Evening Star, it carried the title "Out Where the Worst Begins."

This photograph of a political cartoon by Clifford K. Berryman depicts President Harry S. Truman looking at a bulletin board of polls favoring Governor Thomas E. Dewey. Dewey, who is standing next to Truman, says "What's the use of going through with the election?". From "Campaign of '48" by the Washington Evening Star. From: Album, Inaugural Events

From left to right, Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman, Margaret Truman, Mrs. Marian Barkley Truitt (Vice President Barkley's daughter), Vice President Alben Barkley, and President Harry S. Truman leaving the Blair House for the Inaugural Ceremonies. Original photo is from a photo album of inaugural events.

President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben William Barkley sharing a refreshment before reviewing the 1949 Inaugural parade. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

This photo of a political cartoon by Jim Berryman shows Harry S. Truman with images from "yesterday" and "today." The man labeled "yesterday" has the following text next to him: "Are we going to let a few men crush the American people?...Why doesn't he do something!!" The man labeled "today" has the following text next to him: "Are we going to sit by and see this man wreck organized labor?" The original cartoon was inscribed to Truman at the bottom: "With all good wishes to the President....Jim Berryman...and Admiration for the courage to stand by our democracy rather than the demagogues!"

Bess W. Truman (left), Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, and Eleanor Roosevelt at a testimonial dinner in honor of House Speaker Sam Rayburn (not pictured). See also photo 93-143 and 2009-1623.

Senator Millard Tydings, Maryland, with two unidentified ladies at the inaugural ball. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

President Harry S. Truman (at right) referring to Alben Barkley as "Senator" at an inaugural party. Left to right: Margaret Truman, Vice President Alben Barkley, Mrs. Max Truitt (daughter of Vice President Barkley), and President Harry S. Truman. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

Crowd at the J. Howard McGrath reception on inauguration day. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.