Humphrey, Hurbert Horatio, Jr., 1911-1978

A banquet is being held to honor former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. It is a fund raising event for the Democratic party. Former President Harry S. Truman (left at the podium) shakes hands with Missouri Senator Stuart Symington. In the background are, left to right: Thomas Finletter, comedian Mort Sahl, Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy, and Minnesota Senator Hubert Humphrey. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman speaking at the podium, introducing Missouri Senator Stuart Symington. Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt is being honored and money is being raised for the Democratic Party. In this photo seated from left to right: comedian Mort Sahl, Senator Stuart Symington, rising from chair, Senator John F. Kennedy, Senator Hubert Humphrey, Paul Butler, New York Governor Averell Harriman, and an unidentified man. From: George S. Zimbel collection.

U.S. Labor Department official Robert C. Goodwin is standing second from the left. He is seen with other men attending an unidentified event in which a band is present and the American flag is in view. Standing on the far left is Hubert Humphrey. The photograph is undated and the event and location is not given.

This photo featuring from left to right: Comedian Mort Sahl, Senator John F. Kennedy, Senator Stuart Symington, and Senator Hubert Humphrey, was taken at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. It was a banquet that was both a Democratic fund raiser and an event to honor former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

A banquet was held in New York City at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel honoring former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The event was also a fund raiser for the Democratic Party. In this photo, from left to right: Comedian Mort Sahl, Senator John F. Kennedy, senator Stuart Symington, and Senator Hubert Humphrey. From: George S Zimbel collection.

Dignitaries stand at a banquet honoring former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. From left to right: Missouri Senator Stuart Symington, Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy, Minnesota Senator Hubert H. Humphrey, Paul Butler, an unidentified man, W. Averell Harriman, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, former President Harry S. Truman, Adlai Stevenson, and California Governor Edmund "Pat" Brown. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Dignitaries speaking informally to one another at a banquet. The banquet is honoring former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. From left to right: Comedian Mort Sahl, Senator John F. Kennedy, Senator Stuart Symington, and Senator Hubert Humphrey. They are at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Minnesota Senator Hubert H. Humphrey speaks to Averell Harriman and former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. A banquet is being held to honor Mrs. Roosevelt. The banquet is also a fundraiser for the Democratic Party. They are at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Senator Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota in New York City for the National Democratic Advisory Council meeting. He is at the Waldorf-Astoria. Senator Humphrey is considering running for President. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Senator Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota in New York City for the National Democratic Advisory Council meeting at the Waldorf-Astoria. He is considering running for President. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.