Inauguration Day

From left to right: Margaret Truman, Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman, President Harry S. Truman, Vice President Alben Barkley, and Mrs. Marian Truitt, Mr. Barkley's daughter. They are attending the President's Inaugural reception at the National Gallery of Art. From the campaign scrapbook of Harry S. Truman.

From left to right, Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman, Margaret Truman, Mrs. Marian Barkley Truitt (Vice President Barkley's daughter), Vice President Alben Barkley, and President Harry S. Truman leaving the Blair House for the Inaugural Ceremonies. Original photo is from a photo album of inaugural events.

President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben Barkley passing the Hotel Washington during the Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C.. Original photo is from a photo album of inaugural events.

Breakfast given by President Harry S. Truman to Battery D, prior to his Inauguration. Original is oversized.

President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben Barkley at lunch during inauguration festivities. Standing: Margaret Truman, Mrs. Marian Barkley Truitt (daughter of Alben Barkley). Seated, left to right: Unidentified man, President Truman, Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman, Vice President Barkley, and unidentified man.

State of Missouri float passing the review stand during the 1949 Inaugural Parade.

State of Missouri float in front of the Capitol Building during the 1949 Inaugural parade.

Margaret Truman dancing with Captain William Zimmermann at the Inaugural Ball.

From left to right, Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman, Mrs. Perle Mesta, President Harry S. Truman, Miss Margaret Truman and two unidentified men at the Inaugural Ball.

President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben W. Barkley in the Inaugural Parade after taking their oaths of office. Original is oversized.