Parades

Former President Harry S. Truman salutes the parade marshal of the 4th of July parade from the steps of his home on Delaware Street in Independence, Missouri.

Inaugural parade float from Lamar, Missouri, birth place of President Harry S. Truman. Original photograph is from a photo album of 1949 inaugural events.

Float from Independence, Missouri, residence of President Harry S. Truman, is part of the 1949 Inaugural parade in Washington, D. C. The original photograph is from a photo album of inaugural events.

State of Missouri Float in the 1949 Inaugural parade in Washington, DC. The original photograph is in an album of photos of inaugural events.

State of Missouri float in the 1949 Inaugural parade in Washington, DC. Original photograph is in an album of photos of inaugural events.

President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben William Barkley leaving Pennsylvania Avenue and entering 15th Street N.W. during the 1949 Presidential Inauguration parade. Original photo is in a photo album of inaugural events.

President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben William Barkley leaving the White House for the 1949 Inaugural reviewing stand. Original photo is in a photograph album on inaugural events.

President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben William Barkley sharing a refreshment before reviewing the 1949 Inaugural parade. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

President Harry S. Truman and Prime Minister Winston Churchill in car in parade in Jefferson City, Missouri. It was on this day that Churchill made his famous "Iron Curtain" speech at Westminster College in Fulton. Secret Service men are on the running boards of the car.

Election parade in Independence, Missouri in support of Harry S. Truman.