Presidential inaugurations

Kansas's float in the 1949 inaugural parade is a representation of a train. The first car to the left of the engine reads, "Whistlestop," the next reads, "independence," and the next reads, "Kansas." All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

Representatives from the state of Georgia march in the 1949 Inaugural Parade. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

The cadets of the United States Military Academy march in the 1949 Inaugural parade. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

A marching band and majorettes from the state of Pennsylvania participate in the 1949 Inaugural parade. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

The District of Columbia's float in the 1949 Inaugural parade had an eagle, the Washington Memorial and the United States flag. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

The United States Military Academy Band marches in the 1949 Inaugural Parade. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

The float of the state of Florida in the 1949 inaugural parade reads, "Florida, Where Summer Spends the Winter." All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

Tennessee's float in the 1949 Inaugural parade reminds the crowd that it is "The Volunteer State" with its lettering on the front. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

The city of Chicago's float in the 1949 inaugural parade has a large heart that reads, "Chicago's Heart Turned the Tide to Victory." All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

Missouri's float in the 1949 inaugural parade depicts the White House, the state seal, and proclaims, "Our Greatest Missourian Harry S. Truman." It also highlights Independence, Truman's hometown, and Lamar, his birthplace. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.