Presidential campaign, 1960

Prior to departing from Pryor Field, Alabama, former President Harry S. Truman holds up the 1948 newspaper with the headline "Dewey Defeats Truman." Mr. Truman gave a major address before a crowd of over 10,000 at a political rally for the Kennedy-Johnson Democratic ticket in Decatur, Alabama. From: J.F. Rowden, Traffic Superintendent, Chemstrand Company, Decatur, Alabama 35602

Former President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with an admirer as he prepares to depart Pryor Field in Decatur, Alabama, where he made a major address at a political rally for the Democratic Kennedy-Johnson ticket before a crowd of 10,000 plus. A peculiar reflection from the sun caused a shadow across the camera lens making it appear that Mr. Truman is wearing a skull cap. From: J.F. Rowden, Traffic Superintendent, Chemstrand Company, Decatur, Alabama

Former President Harry S. Truman says farewell to his supporters as he prepares to depart from Pryor Field, Decatur, Alabama, after making a major address before a crowd of 10,000 plus at a political rally for the Democratic Kennedy-Johnson ticket. From: J.F. Rowden, Traffic Superintendent, Chemstrand Company, Decatur, Alabama 35602

Former President Harry S. Truman says goodbye to his admirers at Pryor Field in Decatur, Alabama, where he made a major address at a political rally for the Democratic Kennedy-Johnson ticket before a crowd of 10,000 plus. From: J.F. Rowden, Traffic Superintendent, Chemstrand Company, Decatur, Alabama 35602

Former President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with a person off-camera as he prepares to depart from Pryor Field, Decatur, Alabama, after making a major address at a political rally for the Democratic Kennedy-Johnson ticket before a crowd of 10,000 supporters. From: J.F. Rowden, Traffic Superintendent, Chemstrand Company, Decatur, Alabama 35602