Inauguration Day

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

President Harry S. Truman (standing at podium, center) delivering his Inaugural Address from the steps of the United States Capitol Building.

Inauguration parade with President Harry S. Truman and Vice-President Alben Barkley riding in a convertible car. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben Barkley during the Inaugural parade, January 20, 1949.

Vice President Alben Barkley (behind podium, left) is sworn in by Justice Stanley F. Reed (behind podium, right), of the Supreme Court of the United States, during the inauguration. Standing behind Vice President Barkley is Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson. Next to Justice Vinson on the left is President Harry S. Truman. All others are unidentified.

Guests at the reception celebrating the inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard M. Nixon as President and Vice President respectively. President Eisenhower and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower are seated in the balcony, just behind the presidential seal. All unidentified.

Vice President Richard M. Nixon (center shaking hands) and his wife Pat (left of Richard) being greeted at the reception celebrating his inauguration. All others unidentified.

Military cadets marching past the reviewing stand of the inaugural parade as President Dwight D. Eisenhower (in front of center left pillar) and Vice President Richard M. Nixon (in front of center right pillar) look on. All others unidentified.

A group of soldiers marching in the parade celebrating the inauguration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower (in front of center left pillar) and Vice President Richard M. Nixon (in front of center right pillar). Others are unidentified.

The float from Indiana in the parade celebrating the inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower (in presidential box in front of left pillar) as President and Richard M. Nixon (in presidential box in front of right pillar) as Vice President. All others unidentified.