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Hawaii Inaugural Parade Float

2013-2809
Accession Number
2013-2809
7x9 inches
Black & White
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NAID 348543148
Related Collection
Records of the Presidential Inaugural Committees: Records of the 1949 Inaugural Committee (Record Group 274)
Keywords
Inauguration Day
Inaugurations
Parades
Presidential inaugurations
HST Keywords
Truman - Inauguration - 1949
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Credit:
Reni Photos

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
Inaugural parade float representing Hawaii featuring torches and men in traditional Hawaiian clothing. The entire float and the vehicle pulling the float are covered with woven palm leaves, and the banner on the vehicle says "Hawaii/The 49th State." The floats for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands can be seen behind the Hawaii float.
Date(s)
January 20, 1949