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President Harry S. Truman with Democratic Candidates

President Harry S. Truman (left), Senator John J. Sparkman (center), and Governor Adlai Stevenson of Illinois (right) are seated around Truman's desk at the White House reading a document. Mr. Stevenson and Mr. Sparkman are the presidential and vice-presidential candidates, respectively, of the Democratic Party. This photo comes from the General Scrapbook, Volume III, 1950-1952.

Democratic Candidates Arrive at the White House

The 1952 Democratic Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates arrive at the White House for a meeting with President Harry S. Truman. From left to right: Senator and Vice-Presidential candidate John Sparkman; Governor and Presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson; White House Press Secretary Joseph Short; Mr. Blair; and White House Appointment Secretary Matthew Connelly. The photographer in the background is unidentified. This photo comes from the General Scrapbook, Volume III, 1950-1952.

Senator Truman shaking hands from car with crowd at Lamar, Missouri

Senator Harry S. Truman (standing in car at left) shaking hands with well-wishers at a parade in Lamar, Missouri, which ended at the Traveler's Hotel. Senator Truman will give his official acceptance speech for the Vice Presidential nomination in his birthplace of Lamar. Senator Tom Connally of Texas who made the notification speech is standing next to Senator Truman.