Presidential campaigns

Merle Miller Interview with Harry S. Truman, Tape 4, Side A

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Conversation among Harry S. Truman, Merle Miller, David Noyes, and William Hillman, Tape 4, Side A. These tapes were the basis of the book "Plain Speaking." See finding aid for Merle Miller tapes for detailed information and description. This recording deals with such subjects as: good orators; Truman's first political speech; the art of politics; national political conventions; the 1932, 1936, and 1944 presidential elections; Joseph Kennedy.

President Truman rides in an automobile during his campaign parade in Louisville

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President Harry S. Truman rides in an automobile during his campaign parade through the streets of Louisville, Kentucky. Secret service surround the car as the crowd watches.

A group of people standing with President Truman in his private train car

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A group of mostly African American supporters standing with President Harry S. Truman in his train car. Left to Right: Press Secretary Charles Ross; Anna Hedgeman; J. McKinley Neal; Robert L. Sweeney; Lewis W. Clymer; and President Truman. The photograph is autographed "Kindest regards to Robert L. Sweeney from Harry S. Truman, October 1948." (Same as 2006-208, only this one is autographed). The caption on the back of the photo reads: "This picture was taken in Pres. Truman's train in his private car, the Ferdinand Magellan. This was the only group who saw him on this trip.

Meeting at Truman-Barkley campaign headquarters in Missouri

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Pictures of Harry S. Truman and Alben Barkley behind Dan M. Nee, Executive Director; Joseph M. Darst, Club Chairman; and John J. Nangle, Democratic National Committeeman of Missouri at Campaign Headquarters for Truman-Barkley Club of Missouri. They are in suite 244-246 of Hotel Jefferson in St. Louis.

President Truman addresses crowd in Kentucky

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President Harry S. Truman addresses the crowd in the Jefferson County Armory during his campaign in Louisville, Kentucky.

John Weaver by a car with a campaign sign, "I Like Ike, But I Ain't Voting For Him"

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John Weaver by a car from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, with a campaign sign, "I Like Ike, But I Ain't Voting For Him".

Harry S. Truman giving a speech on a train platform

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Harry S. Truman is pictured giving a speech on a train platform in Oceanside, California. Donor: A.T. Ross

President Harry S. Truman in motorcade in California

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President Harry S. Truman on back of a car in a motorcade, in front of a business named Harry's. He is in California during his western trip.

Harry S. Truman, John Nance Garner, and Farmer with a Goat

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President Harry S. Truman with former Vice President John Nance Garner seated in a car during a campaign visit to Uvalde, TX. Local farmer Jack Richardson stands next to Truman's side of the car holding a goat. The goat is wearing a blanket with the words "DEWEY'S GOAT". Others in the background are unidentified. Donor: Dorothy Girton. Used by Democratic Digest.

Harry S. Truman and Adlai Stevenson

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Harry S. Truman is shaking hands with Adlai Stevenson at a Democratic rally. Donor: Dorothy Girton.

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