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President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes his finger as he talks to Democratic National Chairman Stephen Mitchell after reading a statement to newsmen in which he said he is inviting Dwight D. Eisenhower to the White House. From: Houston Post.

Former President Harry S. Truman smiles broadly at a press conference. He is in New York City for a national Democratic Club meeting. He is staying at the Sheraton Astor Hotel. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) visits with two unidentified men after a press conference. He is in New York City for a national Democratic Club meeting. He stayed at the Sheraton Astor Hotel. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman gives a press conference. He is in New York City for a National Democratic Club meeting. He is staying at the Sheraton Astor. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) chats with press conference attendees. The two men are unidentified. He is staying at the Sheraton Astor while in New York City for a national Democratic Club meeting. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman smiling during a press Conference. He is in New York City for a national Democratic Club meeting. He is at the Sheraton Astor Hotel. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman chats with unidentified guests after a press conference. He is in New York City for a national Democratic Club meeting. He is staying at the Sheraton Astor Hotel. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman smiles as he entertains questions from the press. He is on a trip in New York City for the Democratic National Club meeting. He is staying at the Sheraton Astor Hotel. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman introduces Senator Hubert Humphrey (standing) to the audience. They are at a birthday banquet for former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. In the background are many Democratic dignitaries. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Senator Herbert Lehman speaking at the podium at the Eleanor Roosevelt Birthday Banquet at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York, New York. Many Democratic dignitaries are there. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.