Presidential campaign, 1960

Former President Harry S. Truman shakes the hand of Senator John J. Sparkman (right) as he descends the steps of a small airplane. Mr. Truman is to speak at the Democratic Party Rally in Decatur, Alabama.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands at the podium with the famous "Dewey Defeats Truman" photo behind him. Below draping are presidential campaign pictures of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. Mr. Truman is at a Democratic Party rally in Decatur, Alabama.

Former President Harry S. Truman waves to the crowd as he rides with Alabama Governor John M. Patterson and others through the streets of Decatur. He is attending a Democratic campaign rally in Decatur, Alabama.

Former President Harry S. Truman speaks at the Democratic rally at Decatur, Alabama. Standing beside him is Governor John M. Patterson of Alabama.

Alabama Governor John M. Patterson and former President Harry S. Truman applaud as they sit together on the platform at the Democratic Party Rally in Decatur, Alabama.

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from left) being greeted by three unidentified men after arriving by plane in Nashville, Tennessee during his campaign for John F. Kennedy. Mr. Truman spoke to 5,000 people at Freed Stadium in Trenton, Tennessee, urging them to return to the Democratic fold. He delivered a fighting speech in Trenton, Tennessee, inviting Tennesseans to join his native Missouri in electing Democrat Sen. John F. Kennedy, Jr. The picture is autographed as follows: "Kind regards, Harry S. Truman - 11-15-60." From: Tennessee Executive Office, Nashville, Tennessee.

Robert Kennedy addresses a crowd in Sugar Creek, Missouri. He is campaigning for his brother, John F. Kennedy, who is running for President. Donor: Alex Petrovic.

Robert Kennedy greets the crowd at a campaign stop in Sugar Creek, Missouri. He is campaigning for his brother, John F. Kennedy, who is running for President. Donor: Alex Petrovic.

Robert Kennedy greets the crowd at a campaign stop in Sugar Creek, Missouri. He is campaigning for his brother, John F. Kennedy, who is running for President. Donor: Alex Petrovic.

Robert Kennedy (back to crowd) speaks at campaign event in a ball field in Sugar Creek, Missouri. Donor: Alex Petrovic.