Washington Evening Star

Metropolitan Police Band members and the writers of the song "I'm Just Wild About Harry," Noble Sissle (2nd right) and Eubie Blake (right). Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben Barkley laughing at one of the floats in the inaugural parade. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

President Harry S. Truman (waving his hat) and Vice President Alben Barkley on the inaugural parade reviewing stand. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

Excellent photograph of President Harry S. Truman (left) and Vice President Alben Barkley waving in a car, leaving the inaugural parade route and entering the White House grounds. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

President Harry S. Truman leaving the Inaugural stands, surrounded by crowd. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

An unidentified man views the inaugural ceremonies from a distance height. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

View, from the Capitol building, of the Inaugural ceremonies. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben Barkley walking to the Inaugural stand, to take oaths of offices. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

Unidentified member of Battery D taking a photograph of President Harry S. Truman during inauguration festivities. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

Two girls and the Inaugural cake, taken during the inaugural gala. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.