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Robert E. Hannegan (right) stands at a podium after being elected Chairman of the Democratic National Committee at the Hotel Mayflower in Washington, D.C. Democratic National Committee Secretary George Allen is seated on the left. The photo is autographed: "To Bob Hannegan with the very best - Geo. E. Allen Secy."

Democratic National Committee Chairman Robert E. Hannegan (left) and his assistant, William Boyle, at the Stevens Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. They are in Chicago in preparation for the Democratic National Convention.

Democratic National Committee Chairman Robert E. Hannegan (left) discusses campaign plans with Brien McMahon of Connecticut, Democratic Nominee for the United States Senate at the Biltmore Hotel in New York.

Democratic National Committee Chairman Robert E. Hannegan (left) discusses campaign plans with Brien McMahon of Connecticut, Democratic Nominee for the United States Senate at the Biltmore Hotel in New York.

Democratic National Committee Chairman Frank Walker, at podium, offers his resignation to members of the Democratic National Committee at the Hotel Mayflower in Washington, D.C. All others are unidentified.

From left to right, Postmaster General Frank Walker, Colonel Myron C. Blalock, Democratic National Committee Chairman Robert E. Hannegan, and former Governor of Texas James V. Allred at a one day session of the Democratic National Committee at the Hotel Mayflower in Washington, D.C.

Democratic National Committee Chairman Robert E. Hannegan (right) shakes hands with Chicago Mayor Edward J. Kelly at the one-day session of the Democratic National Committee at the Hotel Mayflower in Washington, D.C.

In one of a series of photographs depicting a typical day in the life of Senator Harry S. Truman, Senator Truman and his wife, Bess, work on correspondence in his apartment at 4701 Connecticut in Washington, D. C. From: New York Herald Tribune.

United States Ambassador-at-large Philip C. Jessup (left) with an unidentified reporter. Ambassador Jessup had just returned to New York City from a two and a half month trip to the Far East.

President Harry S. Truman (second from right) helps subdue a Christmas turkey which almost got away from him during a presentation ceremony at the White House. Also present is Secretary of Agriculture Clinton P. Anderson. Others are unidentified.