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Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and former President Harry S. Truman smile for a photo. They are attending a banquet in former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt's honor. It is a fundraiser for the Democratic Party at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. Seven Presidential hopefuls will be in attendance. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Former President Harry S. Truman chat before a fundraising banquet. Adlai Stevenson sits at right. Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt will be honored at the banquet at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. Seven presidential hopefuls will be in attendance. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Senator Stuart Symington of Missouri reading during the meetings of the Democratic Advisory meetings in New York City at the Waldorf-Astoria. The Senator from Missouri is considering running for President. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman smiles before a speech. The former President's speech will be broadcast by CBS radio. The event being held is a fundraiser in honor of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The meal is $100.00 per attendee. Seven presidential hopefuls will be in attendance. They are at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman prepares to speak at the banquet to honor former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. Former President Truman's speech will be broadcast by CBS radio. Seven presidential hopefuls will be in attendance. The meal was $100.00 per person. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman chats with Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Adlai Stevenson sits at right. They are attending a fundraiser in former First Lady Roosevelt's honor. The funds generated will go to the Democratic Party. Presidential hopefuls were in attendance at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt chats with former President Harry S. Truman before the beginning of a fund raising banquet. The former First Lady will be honored at the banquet. The event was held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York, New York. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman prepares to speak at a banquet in honor of Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The banquet is a fund raiser at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. The dinner is $100.00 per plate. CBS radio network will broadcast the event over the radio. Seven potential presidential candidates will be in attendance. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Senator Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota in New York City for the National Democratic Advisory Council meeting. He is at the Waldorf-Astoria. Senator Humphrey is considering running for President. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Senator Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota in New York City for the National Democratic Advisory Council meeting at the Waldorf-Astoria. He is considering running for President. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.