Presidential inaugurations

Shown at the Inaugural Gala on stage at Capital Centre, the First Lady, Hillary Rodham Clinton, wears the gown she donated to the Harry S. Truman Library. With on the front row, are some of the entertainers who appeared in performance that evening. From far left: Barbara Hendricks, President Bill Clinton, Mrs. Clinton, Stephen Stills, Michael Jackson, Stevie Nicks, Albert Gore III, Tipper Gore, Lindsey Buckingham, Aretha Franklin, and Little Richard. From: Lenore Bradley, Whistle Stop Editor

The Clinton family applauds during the 1993 Inaugural Gala. Left to right: Vice President-elect Al Gore, President-elect Bill Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton. Mrs. Clinton is shown in the gown which she donated to the Harry S. Truman Library. From: Lenore Bradley, Whistle Stop Editor

Harry S. Truman and Alben Barkley, wearing their top hats, are riding in a convertible in the 1949 inaugural parade. Donor: Dorothy Girton. Used by Democratic Digest.

Breakfast held by President Harry S. Truman for the members of Battery D, 129th Field Artillery. Original photograph oversized.

Margaret Truman dances with Captain William Zimmermann at the Inauguration ball of President Harry S. Truman.

President Harry S. Truman taking the oath of office at the 1949 Inauguration. Chief Justice Fred Vinson is at left.

Unidentified ladies at festivities during the presidential inauguration of Harry S. Truman in 1949.

Presidential Inauguration parade of Harry S. Truman in 1949.

President Harry S. Truman taking the oath of office at the 1949 Inauguration.

Presidential Inauguration parade of Harry S. Truman in 1949. President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben Barkley are in lead car, surrounded by escorts from President Truman's World War I Battery D.