Sparkman, John, 1899-1985

Senator John Sparkman (left) and unidentified others in the Truman Library.

Senator John Sparkman (second from left) and three unidentified others touring the Truman Library. The guard on the left is also unidentified.

Senator John Sparkman (left) on a tour of the Truman Library conducted by former President Harry S. Truman (right).

Former President Harry S. Truman (center front) escorting Senator John Sparkman around the Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center in foreground) gives a tour of the Truman Library to Senator John Sparkman (behind Truman, left) and unidentified others.

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from left) giving a tour of his presidential library to Senator John Sparkman (second from right) and other unidentified men.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) giving a tour of the Truman Library to Senator John Sparkman (third from the right) and unidentified others.

Senator John Sparkman (left) and Former President Harry S. Truman (right) shake hands while visiting the Truman Library.

Senator John Sparkman (left) and former President Harry S. Truman (right) pose for a picture inside the Truman Library.

In an appearance before the Senate Banking Sub-Committee, Housing Administrator Raymond M. Foley urged Congress to pass a sweeping long range public housing and slum clearance program because "there is no alternative." Foley (left) is shown with Senator John J. Sparkman, Chairman of the Subcommittee. From: Beth Gore