Fund raising

Stuart Symington addresses the crowd at the banquet honoring former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. It is also a fundraiser, with many Democratic dignitaries there. They are at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Missouri Senator Stuart Symington speaks at the banquet for former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. It was also a fundraiser for the Democratic Party. It was held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

New York Governor Averell Harriman at the podium speaking at the banquet honoring former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The event was also a fundraiser for the Democratic Party. It was held at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman speaking at the podium, introducing Missouri Senator Stuart Symington. Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt is being honored and money is being raised for the Democratic Party. In this photo seated from left to right: comedian Mort Sahl, Senator Stuart Symington, rising from chair, Senator John F. Kennedy, Senator Hubert Humphrey, Paul Butler, New York Governor Averell Harriman, and an unidentified man. From: George S. Zimbel collection.

Reception line for Harry S. Truman Library, Inc. Dinner at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, a fund raising dinner for the creation of the Harry S. Truman Library. Left to right William V. O'Conner, Joseph Scott, former President Harry S. Truman, Edwin W. Pauley, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Harold J. Powers, and John MacFaden.

Former President Harry S. Truman speaks at a podium during the Truman Library, Inc. fundraising dinner at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California.

Former President Harry S. Truman attends the Harry S. Truman Library, Inc. dinner held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angles, California. He is at the rostrum with Edwin Pauley (at right).

New Jersey Governor Robert B. Meyner at the podium speaking at the banquet being held to honor former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. The event was also a fundraiser for the Democratic Party. Many dignitaries were in attendance. From: George S. Zimbel collection.

The Democratic Party had a combination fund raiser and event to honor former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Many dignitaries were in attendance at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. At the podium in this photo is New Jersey Governor Robert B. Meyner. From: George S. Zimbel collection.

Governor Robert F. Meyner speaking at the banquet to honor former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Many dignitaries were in attendance at this fund raiser for the Democratic party. It was held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.