Inauguration Day

Inaugural parade float representing the Communication Workers of America (CWA) featuring telephone lines connecting the Capitol to a globe. All people on the float are unidentified.

Inaugural parade float representing Kentucky agriculture, specifically butter production.

Record album cover for recordings of the January 20, 1949 inaugural ceremonies, and an inaugural committee pendant.

Inaugural parade float representing the American Federation of Labor (AFL) featuring the construction of a cornerstone, as the float stated that the AFL was the "cornerstone of prosperity." A float for the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) can be seen behind the AFL float.

Maryland Inaugural parade float featuring representations of the 1649 Maryland Toleration Act. A group of men in uniform can be seen marching behind them.

Inaugural parade float representing Idaho which features recreational activities such as skiing and hunting.

Inaugural parade float representing Louisiana which features symbols of Mardi Gras festivities.

Inaugural parade float representing Mississippi, featuring swans and two young women in formal gowns.

Badges worn by personnel during the 1949 inaugural ceremonies which denote the role each individual served such as "Supervisor," "Aide," "Usher," and "Hostess."

Fireworks lighting up the night sky overlooking the Washington Monument and the Reflecting Pool during President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural celebration.