Rayburn, Sam, 1882-1961

President Harry S. Truman dines with Congressional leaders at the Capitol. The Congress is trying to complete business. From left to right: House Speaker Sam Rayburn; President Truman; Congressman John McCormack; Senate Democratic Leader Ernest McFarland; and Vice President Alben W. Barkley.

Mounted 13 x 10 photo showing the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia after the nomination of President Harry S. Truman and Alben W. Barkley. Both men raise their arms in salute to the cheering delegates. Sam Rayburn is directly behind President Truman. Donor: Ernest Sisto.

Shown together are members of the Joint Congressional Inaugural Committee of the U. S. Senate and House of Representatives. Left to right are: Rep. John McCormack, Rep. Charles A. Halleck, Chairman Edward H. Foley, Rep. Sam Rayburn, Senator John J. Sparkman, and Senator Carl Hayden.

President Harry S. Truman (left) shown in the oval office with Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn (seated). Standing L to R are Young Democrats Mrs. Roy Baker, Roy Baker (President) and Mrs. Theodora Hansen (Vice President).

President Harry S. Truman (left) with Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn (right) and Roy G. Baker, President of the Young Democrats.

Left to Right: Representative Charles Halleck, Speaker of the House Joseph Martin and Senator Sam Rayburn shaking hands after the passage of the Presidential Succession Bill.

President Harry S. Truman addresses the nation from Capitol Hill regarding the Railroad strike. (left to right) Senator Walter F. George and Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn sit in the background.