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Kentucky Inaugural Parade Float

2013-2829
Accession Number
2013-2829
7x9 inches
Black & White
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NAID 348543186
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 Kentucky featuring a steam circus calliope pulled by eight horses. Sign on the side printed with wording: "Kentucky Salutes/President Truman/Vice Pres. Barkley/Under Their Leadership America Will Prosper." A row of motorcycles is following behind the float as the crowds of people spill into the street.
Date(s)
January 20, 1949