Elections

Photo taken from the Democratic rally in Sedalia, Missouri, to re-elect Senator Harry S. Truman in July, 1940.

Senator Harry S. Truman, Mrs. Bess Truman, and Margaret Truman, shown in their Independence home, reading over scores of congratulatory telegrams received when late election returns indicated his victory over Democratic rivals, Governor Lloyd Stark and Maurice Williams, in the Missouri Primary Senatorial race. From the New York Herald Tribune.

Chairman of the Democratic National Committee Stephen A. Mitchell points to a chalk board with election results, celebrating Averell Harriman's win as Governor of New York.

President Harry S. Truman wears a broad grin and raises his hands over his head as he greets a crowd outside Hotel Muehlebach in Kansas City, Missouri after Gov. Thomas Dewey had conceded victory in the Presidential election. Same as 78-696, only better print and less cropped. Photo 78-696 is credited to Photo World. From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman (left) and Adlai Stevenson begin serious talks at the White House today aimed at planning a comeback trail for the Democrats after the November defeat at the polls. Stevenson, Illinois governor and losing presidential nominee, arrived last night for the talks and a dinner to be given by the President and Mrs. Truman. From: Houston Post.

Group of people carrying signs for American democracy in Poland. From: Photos used in the 1984 Truman Centennial Exhibit.

Crowd with signs promoting organized labor founding a third party for the 1948 presidential election. The signs indicate that they need to defeat President Harry S. Truman. From: Photos used in the 1984 Truman Centennial Exhibit.

Exterior view with Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Estes Kefauver on the left standing in a car shaking hands with an unidentified young man. The other young man standing beside them is not identified. The location appears to be Glassboro, New Jersey.

Campaign poster for Harry S. Truman for Jackson County Court, showing Truman's platform, and polling places for each township in Jackson County. This item probably dates from 1924, when Truman ran for County Judge.

Overview of President Harry S. Truman as he tonight hailed a Democratic victory in New York as a portent of a new sweep for his party in the 1950 Congressional election. Speaking before the Women's National Democratic Dinner at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D. C., as their guest of honor, the Chief Executive told the group that he is exceedingly happy over today's election outcome. This is a general view of the banquet as Mr. Truman addresses the group. Bess Truman can be seen at the head table, sixth from the left. (See also 77-1066.) Donor: Mrs. Bertha R. Friant.