Handwritten caption on the back of photograph: "Martinez" Newspaper caption, dated October 8, 1952: "Dwight D. Eisenhower, flanked by Gov. Earl Warren and U.S Sen. William F. Knowland, addressed a gathering estimated at 4000 persons at Martinez early today. The Republican presidential nominee ordered an unscheduled train stop there when he was informed of the large gathering. Eisenhower was introduced by the Governor." This photograph shows Eisenhower standing on the back of a train, on either side of him are the Governor and the Senator. The three men are wearing similar double-breasted suits. In front of Eisenhower is a podium, and two microphones. In the foreground there is a political sign attatched to the back of the train, that reads, "EISENHOWER Look Ahead" There is a scalloped awning above where Eisenhower, the Governor, and the Senator are standing. The crop marks for the photograph are visible. Bibliography: The Beginnings of Oakland, California A.U.C. by Peter Thomas Conmy, Oakland Public Library, 1961 William Fife Knowland, son of Joseph Russell Knowland, was born in Alameda on June 26, 1908. He was educated locally and graduated from the University of California in 1929. He was a member of the Assembly 1933-35, and of the State Senate 1935-39. He saw service as a Major, United States Army, 1942-45. In September 1945 he was appointed a U. S. Senator by Governor Earl Warren to complete the term of the late Hon. Hiram W. Johnson. In 1946 he was elected for a full term, and was re-elected in 1952. He was the majority leader of the Senate 1953-55, and the minority leader 1955-59. He was the Assistant Publisher and Editor of the Oakland Tribune.