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Senator John F. Kennedy speaking from the podium. He is at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York, New York at a banquet for former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, which was attended by many Democratic dignitaries, including former President Harry S. Truman. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Senator John F. Kennedy talks to comedian Mort Sahl. They are at a banquet in honor of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. The dinner is a fund raiser for the Democratic Party. From: George S. Zimbel collection.

Senator John F. Kennedy and Senator Hubert H. Humphrey converse at a banquet for former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The banquet was held in New York, New York at the Waldorf-Astoria and was attended by many Democratic dignitaries. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Senator John F. Kennedy speaking at a banquet for former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The Banquet was in New York, New York at the Waldorf-Astoria. It was attended by many Democratic dignitaries, including former President Harry S. Truman. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

At a banquet for former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Governor Pat Brown of California (left) is chatting with Governor Robert B. Meyner of New Jersey. They are at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York, New York. This event, a fund raising dinner in honor of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, was attended by many Democratic dignitaries. From: George S. Zimbel Collection. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

A photo of comedian Mort Sahl (left) speaking with Senator John F. Kennedy. They are at a banquet in honor of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. It is a fund raiser for the Democratic Party. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Senator Stuart Symington seated and waiting to speak. He is one of the many dignitaries at the banquet to honor former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The event is also a fundraiser for the Democratic party. This was held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Missouri Senator Stuart Symington speaking from the podium. Many dignitaries are present at the Democratic fund raiser and banquet in honor of Eleanor Roosevelt. It was held in New York, New York at the Waldorf-Astoria. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

A banquet is being held to honor former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. It is a fund raising event for the Democratic party. Former President Harry S. Truman (left at the podium) shakes hands with Missouri Senator Stuart Symington. In the background are, left to right: Thomas Finletter, comedian Mort Sahl, Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy, and Minnesota Senator Hubert Humphrey. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Missouri Senator Stuart Symington speaking at a banquet honoring former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The event was also a fund raiser for the Democratic Party. Many dignitaries were there at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.