Political Leaders Collection

Dewey Defeats Truman Newspaper
St. Louis, MIssouri: November, 1948. President Harry Truman holds up a copy of the Chicago Daily Tribune declaring his defeat to Thomas Dewey in the presidential election

Khrushchev And Castro
New York, New York: September 20, 1960 A jovial greeting takes place between Cubas Prime MInister Fidel Castro and Soviet Unions Premier Nikita Khrushchev when they met at the United Nations today

Kennedy Campaign Brochure
Hyannis Port, Massachusetts: 1952 Kennedy siblings Jean, Pat, Robert, John and Eunice look over a brochure for Johns campaign for a Massachusetts political office

Kennedy Speaks To Steelworkers
Atlantic City, New Jersey: September 19, 1960 Senator John F. Kennedy speaking at the United Steelworkers told them he favors an increase in productivity to produce full employment

Congress of Vienna -1814
3778935 Congress of Vienna -1814 by Isabey, Jean-Baptiste (1767-1855); (add.info.: Congress of Vienna, 1814 - 1815. After a painting by Jean-Baptiste Isabey in 1819 (French painter)

Dianne Feinstein At Dance
San Francisco, California: April 23, 1950 Dianne Goldman at a high school dance

Harry Truman and MacArthur
Wake Island, Pacific Ocean: October 15, 1950. President Harry Truman and General Douglas MacArthur meet at Wake Island

Truman Gets New Shoes
Brockton, Massachusetts: October 18, 1952 President Truman displays a pair of shoes presented to him by Mayor Lucey (r) in this shoe center as the President continued his whistle stop tour of New

Henry Morgenthau
Washington, D.C.: October 12, 1938 Dr. Chen, Chairman of the Chinese Financial Mission, is greeted by Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau as he arrives at the White House to meet with

Emperor Hirohito In Limo
Tokyo, Japan: June 20, 1946. Emperor Hirohito as he leaves the Japanse Diet after making a speech to the open session

Cowgirl Dianne Feinstein
San Francisco, California: March 24, 1950 High school student Dianne Goldman wearing a cowboy hat with San Francisco mayor Elmer Robinson. She is a member of the St. Francis Riding Academy drill team

Fidel Castro Speaking
Cuba : c. 1959 Dr. Fidel Castro speaking at a conference

Fidel Castro And Urrutia
Havana, Cuba: Jannuary 8, 1959. Fidel Castro and Cuban President Manuel Urrutia

Harry Truman Press Conference
Washington, D.C.: May 24, 1946. Truman concluding a press conference about the ongoing railroad strike, declaring that if the workers were not back on the job the next day

Joseph Mobutu and Lindsey
New York, New York: August 11, 1970 President Joseph Mobutu of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and NY Mayor John Lindsey looking at a picture

Senator Joseph R. McCarthy
New York, New York: 1953 Senator Joseph R. McCarthy (left), discusses the State Departments Voice of America program with newsreporters in New York

Robert McNamara Testifies
Washington, D.C.: August 1, 1961 Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara as he prepares to testify before the House Military Operations subcommittee about President Kennedys civil defense plan that

President William McKinley
Washington, D.C.: 1900 A portrait of William Mckinley, Jr. the twenty-fifth President of the United States, (1897-1901)

McGovern and Mrs. Coretta King
New York, New York: June 12, 1972 Democratic Presidential candidate George McGovern and Coretta King talk with patients at the United Harlem Drug Fighters detoxification unit at Harlem Hospital

George McGovern And Ed Muskie
New York, New York: September 21, 1972 Democratic Presidential candidate George McGovern and his running mate, Ed Muskie stop to shake hands while on their walking tour of Brooklyn

George C. Marshall Testifies
Washington, D.C.: January 9, 1948 Secretary of State George C. Marshall as he testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee asking them to approve the entire European Recovery Plan

NY Mayor John Lindsay
New York, New York: September 30, 1971 Mayor John Lindsay smiles during a press conference

Edward And Rose Kennedy
Hyannis, Massachusetts: November 21, 1973 Senator Edward Kennedy and his mother, Mrs. Rose Kennedy, share memories and stories of John F. Kennedy on the 10th anniversary of his assassination on ABC TV

Casals White House Convert
Washington, D.C.: November 13, 1961 President and Mrs. Kennedy congratulate cellist Pablo Casals after his White House concert. Mrs. Rose Kennedy is at the far right

Inaugural Ball Conversation
Washington, D.C.: February 2, 1961 Vice President Lyndon Johnson leans over Jacqueline Kennedy to listen to President John Kennedy at the inaugural ball after their election to office

President Kennedy and Jackie
Hyannis, Massachusetts: July 2, 1961. President Kennedy and Jackie leaving the St. Francis Xavier church after attending mass. Jacqueline is wearing a green linen sheath dress and a white kerchief

Kennedy Campaigns In Primary
Portland, Oregon: May 25, 1960 Senator John Kennedy of Massachusetts campaigns at the Gateway shopping center two days before the Oregon primary. Members of the Fun-O-Rama Funmakers listen attentively

Kennedy Smiles In Florida
West Palm Beach, Florida: November 11, 1960 President-elect John F. Kennedy wears a big smile as hundreds of well-wishers greet him at the West Palm Beach Airport

Kennedy Rides A Mule
Sioux City, Iowa: September 22, 1960 Workers smile and watch as Senator John F. Kennedy rides a white mule during a campaign visit to the stockyards here

Supporters Greet Kennedy
Racine, Wisconsin: March 21, 1960 A group of young Democrats hold Kennedy posters as they greet Senator John F. Kennedy at the Racine convention

Kennedy With Albert Gore
Memphis, Tennessee: 1960 Senator Kennedy is greeted in Memphis by supporters on his arrival at the airport. Senator Albert Gore is seated beside him and Memphis mayor Henry Loeb is at lower left

Nixon-Kennedy Debate On TV
Washington, D.C. October 13, 1960 Senator John Kennedy and Vice-President Richard Nixon as they appeared on TV screens during their debate on October 13th

Kennedy Speaks At Fundraiser
Washington, D.C.: September 20, 1960 Senator John F. Kennedy as he spoke tonight at a $100-a-plate fund raising dinner. His wife, Jacqueline

Kennedy Visits Iowa Farmer
Fort Dodge, Iowa: September 22, 1960 Kennedys campaign caravan made a stop today at a farm in Iowa. Farmer James Cox leans against the campaign car while talking with the Democratic presidential

Truman, Kennedy, And Symington
St. Louis, MIssouri: October 3, 1960 Former President Harry S. Truman greets Senator John F. Kennedy as the Democratic candidate for President arrives for a speaking engagement

JFK Listens To Campaign Song
Charleston, West Virginia: September 19, 1960 A smiling Senator John F. Kennedy listens to the Bloomfield sisters sing the West Virginia Democratic campaign song duirng his appearance in Charleston

President Kennedy And Rusk
Hyannis Port, Massachusetts: July 8, 1961 President Kennedy steps into the cockpit of the yacht, Marlin, as Secretary of State Dean Rusk walks aft

Berlin Conference At Sea
Hyannis Port, Massachusetts: July 8, 1961 President Kennedy and his advisors aboard the yacht Marlin discussing the Berlin problem

President Kennedy Tour Guide
Hyannis Port, Massachusetts: July 8, 1961 President Kennedy points out Hyannis Port landmarks to General Maxwell Taylor, Secretary of State, Dean Rusk, and Secretary of Defense

Kennedy And Adlai Stevenson
Washington, D.C.: August 3, 1961 Adlai Stevenson, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, reports to President Kennedy today at the White House about his recent tour of Europe

Japanese WWII Peace Envoy
Washington D.C.: November 17, 1941. Saburo Kurusu, (right) Japans special envoy for a final attempt at peace, Secretary of State Cordell Hull, and Kichisaburo Nomura

Emperor Hirohito On Snow Drift
Fukui Prefecture, Japan: November 7, 1933. Emperor Hirohito of Japan, mounted on his favorite white horse, Snow Drift, as he directed the annual war maneuvers in western Japan

Emperor Hirohito of Japan
Japan: c. 1935 The Emperor Hirohito of Japan

The Emperor of Japan, Hirohito, reviews the officers for Japanes
Tokyo, Japan: 1928. The Emperor of Japan, Hirohito, reviews the officers of the new training school for Japanese Boy Scouts. The school has been established by the Department of Education

Mahatma Gandhi and Nehru
New Delhi, India: April 19, 1946 Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru participate in a charkha demonstration held in the Bhangi colony in New Delhi in connection with the inauguration of

Gandhi Talks With Nehru
Bombay, India: July 15, 1946 jawaharlal Nehru, the newly elected President of the All India Congress, talking with Mahatma Gandhi, Indian political strong man, at a meeting of the Congress

President and Mrs. Eisenhower
Washington, D.C.: June 20, 1957. President and Mrs. Eisenhower and Mrs. Pat Nixon attend the annual convention of the National Federation of Young Republicans at Constitution Hall

Dianne Feinstein Makeup
San Francisco, California: October 24, 1955 Dianne Goldman gets her makeup touched up by Mrs. Frank HInman for a photo shoot as a doctors model

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"Political Leaders: Shaping History and Inspiring Change" From the iconic duo of Khrushchev and Castro to the infamous Dewey Defeats Truman newspaper headline, they have always held a significant role in shaping our world. Leafing through a Kennedy campaign brochure, one can feel the energy and hope that swept across America during his presidency. And who could forget Kennedy's powerful speech to steelworkers, rallying them towards progress and unity? Looking back further in time, we find ourselves at the Congress of Vienna in 1814, witnessing diplomatic negotiations that would redefine Europe's balance of power for years to come. In a surprising turn of events, Dianne Feinstein gracefully glides across the dance floor - a reminder that even amidst political turmoil, leaders still find moments of respite. Harry Truman's clash with MacArthur reminds us of the delicate balance between military might and civilian control. Yet it is Truman's simple act of getting new shoes that showcases his relatability as an everyday leader. At Harry Truman's press conference, he exudes confidence while addressing pressing issues facing the nation, and is this unwavering resolve that defines true leadership. Henry Morgenthau stands as a testament to how influential economic policies can be in shaping nations' destinies. His expertise played an instrumental role in rebuilding post-war Germany. Joseph Mobutu and Lindsey remind us that leadership comes in various forms - sometimes controversial or unexpected but nonetheless impactful on their respective nations' trajectories. Senator Joseph R. McCarthy serves as both cautionary tale and reminder about how unchecked power can lead to destructive consequences if not held accountable by democratic institutions. These glimpses into history serve as reminders that they can not mere figureheads; they possess immense influence over societies' course. Their actions reverberate far beyond their time in office – leaving indelible marks on our collective memory.