August 31, 2012 / Events

Henry A. Wallace vs. Harry Truman in Pittsburgh

Mr. Wallace was not received hospitably, as he was bombarded by “a ‘shower’ of fresh eggs” during the speech.

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August 31, 2012 / Events

Candidate Henry Wallace campaigns in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Press argued, “This newspaper can see no merit in Mr. Wallace’s candidacy.”

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August 24, 2012 / Events

Nikita Khruschev 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.

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August 17, 2012 / People

Nate Smith, Rev. Jesse Jackson and Ewari ‘Ed’ Ellis in the ‘burgh

Before the first annual Black Solidarity Fair at the Civic Arena the greats meet on Boulevard of the Allies.

Look at the picturesNate Smith, Rev. Jesse Jackson and Ewari ‘Ed’ Ellis in the ‘burgh

August 15, 2012 / Events

Richard M. Nixon at the Civic Arena

Republican presidential candidate Richard M. Nixon and his wife Pat shook hands on their way into the Civic Arena for a rally, six days before the election.

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Henry A. Wallace vs. Harry Truman in Pittsburgh

Candidate Henry Wallace campaigns in Pittsburgh

Nikita Khruschev in Pittsburgh

Nate Smith, Rev. Jesse Jackson and Ewari ‘Ed’ Ellis in the ‘burgh

Richard M. Nixon at the Civic Arena