Political leadership

The head tables at a Democratic Party rally and dinner in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Banners hanging behind the table depict former President Harry S. Truman and Pennsylvania Governor George Leader. All others are unidentified. The back of the photo is inscribed by former President Harry S. Truman: "Democratic Rally/Harrisburg, Pa./June 19, 1957/4500 paying customers/at $100.00 per!" Donor: Guy Pugliese, Chief of the Photo Section, Pennsylvania Department of Highways, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Former President Harry S. Truman (fifth from left) attends a luncheon at the Belrone-Stratford luncheon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Standing and speaking at the microphone is Matt McCloskey. Others are unidentified. The back of the photo is inscribed by former President Truman: "Bel[illegible]-Stratford luncheon given by Hon. Matthew McClusky [sic] Phila. Pa., June 20, 1957/Mr. McClusky [sic] standing." Donor: Guy Pugliese, Chief of the Photo Section, Pennsylvania Department of Highways, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Adlai Stevenson (right) talking to an unidentified young man in the lobby of the Waldorf-Astoria. He is in New York City for the Democratic Advisory Council. The session meets for three days and is closed. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman (third from left) greets Adlai Stevenson (left). The men were at the three day closed session of the Democratic Advisory Council at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Governor G. Mennen Williams of Michigan (left), Adlai Stevenson (right), and Senator Herbert Lehman (right) attend a three day closed session of the Democratic Advisory Council, held at the Waldorf Astoria In New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Captain Robert Dennison (left) greets William Boyle, Assistant to the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee (right) upon his arrival at Boca Chica airfield, Key West, Florida, with an airplane in the background. He is joining President Harry S. Truman for a post-election vacation.

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) greets Senator and Democratic National Committee Chairman J. Howard McGrath (left) upon his arrival at the Little White House, Key West, Florida. He flew to Key West to join President Truman on a post-election vacation. Also present is Assistant Press Secretary Eben Ayers (third from left) and Assistant to the Democratic National Committee Chairman William Boyle (fourth from left, partly obscured). Others are unidentified.

In the back seat of the car are Senator J. Howard McGrath, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, (right) and Mr. William M. Boyle, Assistant to the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, (second from right) after they arrive in Key West, Florida from Washington, D.C. They were met at Boca Chica Airfield by Naval Aide to the President Captain Robert Dennison (front seat of car). Their airplane can be seen in the background. They flew to Key West to join President Harry S. Truman on a post-election vacation. All others are unidentified.

Manager of the 1948 Democratic National Convention and Liaison Officer on the 1949 Inaugural Committee, Neale Roach participated in the inaugural events held January 1949.

Democratic National Committee Chairman J. Howard McGrath (left) speaking with an unidentified woman.