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Truman Gives Hope to Demo Candidates
President Truman’s remarks at a news conference hint at support for several Democratic hopefuls without backing a specific candidate. He praised Harriman as fit for the presidency and noted a southern nominee could win if aligned with the party platform, a move seen as a friendly nudge to Kefauver and others. The article highlights reactions from Kefauver supporters, Russell backers, Kerr, Barkley, and McMahon within the crowded field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alr Arks
White House
W. Averell Harriman
Harriman
Truman
Democratic Party
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Kefauver
Fair Employment Practices Commission
FEPC
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Sen
Etlender
D.la
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma
Barkley i
Brien McMahon
Connecticut
Yalta
GOP
Russia
China
Moscow
Busieg
Nancy
Alben Barkley
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
United States Senate