Presidential campaigns

President Harry S. Truman on a train with Vice Presidential candidate Alben Barkley at left and Mr. Truman's daughter, Margaret Truman, at right. Donor: Dorothy Girton.

President Truman and two other men walking toward boats. This photo was taken during President Truman's western trip. He is viewing flood damage from the Columbia River in Vanport, Oregon.

President Truman on the rear train platform with a crowd gathered. Another man is speaking while President Truman looks on. This photo is from President Truman's 1948 western trip.

Press Secretary Charles Ross in presidential train state room, exchanging a package with an unidentified man. This was taken during President Harry S. Truman's western trip.

Crowd in Indianapolis, Indiana, waiting for President Harry S. Truman's appearance. This photo was taken during President Truman's western trip.

Crowd in Indianapolis, Indiana, awaiting President Harry S. Truman's appearance. This photo was taken during President Truman's western trip.

A group of mean congregated around the rear of the train in which President Harry S. Truman is traveling on his western trip. The location is unknown.

This photo was taken at the Independence train station with Vernon Galloway and James W. "Bud" Porter, local photographers. Several people, including some reporters, are waiting at the rear of the train.

President Harry S. Truman on the rear of his train with Naval Aide Robert Dennison and other gentlemen. He is traveling on his pre-campaign "western trip" across the United States.

President Harry S. Truman speaking on the rear platform of his train in East St. Louis, Illinois. There are several gentlemen with him on the platform. This photo is from his western trip.