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Woman with "Truman Elected" newspaper

Mary C. Dondero with newspaper headlined, "Truman Elected!" She is holding the Portsmouth Herald. It is autographed "To a wonderful President, Harry S. Truman, from Mary C. Dondero, National Committee Woman from New Hampshire." The caption from the Portsmouth Herald says: When you think of the Democratic party in Portsmouth, you think about Mrs. Mary Carey Dondero for she is just about it, as far as the party is concerned and her pleasure over the way the city vote went in Tuesday's election is well expressed by the smile she wears while reading the good news. Donor: Mary C.

President Truman and Vice President-elect Barkley return to Washington, D. C

Return of President Harry S. Truman (back of car, left) and Vice President-elect Alben Barkley (back of car, right) to Washington, D. C. after the Presidential election. Between them is Senator J. Howard McGrath. Bess Truman, Margaret Truman and Mrs. Marian Barkley Truitt, Senator Barkley's daughter, are seated in front of them. Others are unidentified.