Truman and Barkley Return After Election

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People Pictured

Barkley, Alben William, 1877-1956

Truitt, Marian Frances, 1909-1996

Truman, Bess Wallace, 1885-1982

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Truman, Margaret (Mary Margaret), 1924-2008

McGrath, J. Howard (James Howard), 1903-1966

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Description

President Harry S. Truman (back seat of car, left) and Vice President Alben Barkley (back seat of car, right) greet the crowds lining Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C. after winning the 1948 Presidential election. Also pictured is Senator J. Howard McGrath (back seat, center). In the center row of the car: First Lady Bess W. Truman (left); Margaret Truman (center); and Marian (Mrs. Max) Truitt (right). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Date(s)

November 5, 1948

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Truman and Barkley Return After Election