The Pittsburgh Press argued, “This newspaper can see no merit in Mr. Wallace’s candidacy.”
Look at the picturesCandidate Henry Wallace campaigns in Pittsburgh
Events
Pittsburgh history is built upon moments both significant and small. From the 1903 Wabash Bridge collapse to the 1953 department store strike, find many Pittsburgh event pictures and tales here.
This gateway to the Allegheny Cemetery is one of only three surviving structures built by John Chislett
Look at the picturesAllegheny Cemetery grave diggers in walkout
There was a lot of tension at the Committee for Industrial Organization.
Look at the picturesCIO convention takes place in Pittsburgh
Mr. Khrushchev met with workers at Mesta Machine Co. in West Homestead, where he famously gave his wristwatch to a worker in return for a cheap cigar.
The 64,000-plus fans combined for the biggest concert ever at Three Rivers Stadium, meriting a front-page story in the Pittsburgh Press the following morning.
Look at the picturesBruce Springsteen at Three Rivers Stadium