Inauguration Day

Unidentified couple at President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural Ball, held at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C.

Assistant to the President John R. Steelman (left) with other unidentified guests at President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural Ball, held at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C.

The James Pendergast family and others at President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural Ball, held at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. From left to right: Mrs. Kathleen Pendergast, unidentified woman, unidentified woman, unidentified man, unidentified man, and James Pendergast.

View of the crowd at President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural Ball at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C.

Band leader and band playing at President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural Ball at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. All are unidentified.

United States Supreme Court Chief Justice Fred Vinson (seated, right) with other unidentified attendees in the viewing stand at President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural Ball at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C.

Crowd of attendees at President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural Ball at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C.

Unidentified attendees at President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural Ball at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C.

The Lincoln Memorial illuminated at night during President Harry S. Truman's inaugural celebration.

Attorney General Tom Clark (foreground, left) chatting with two unidentified women at President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural Ball at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. All others are unidentified.