Inauguration of President Truman
Good quality newsreel coverage of the Truman inauguration, January 20, 1949, including pre-inaugural scenes, a portion of the inaugural address, and some of the inaugural parade.
Presidential inaugurations
The President and Vice President Near the White House
President Harry S. Truman (left) waves his hat and Vice President Alben Barkley (right) salutes as they walk outside the White House on Inauguration Day. Others in the background are unidentified. This photo came from an album of photos given to members of Battery D, 129th Field Artillery that attended the Inauguration of President Harry S. Truman.
Members of Battery D March in Inaugural Parade
Members of President Harry S. Truman's World War I unit, Battery D, 129th Field Artillery, march alongside his vehicle in the 1949 Inaugural Parade. President Truman is seated in the back of the car, facing toward the camera and waving. All others are unidentified. This photo came from an album of photos given to members of Battery D, 129th Field Artillery that attended the Inauguration of President Harry S. Truman.
Kentucky Float at the Inaugural Parade
View of the Kentucky float at the inaugural day parade. This photo came from an album of photos given to members of Battery D, 129th Field Artillery that attended the Inauguration of President Harry S. Truman.
West Point Cadets in Inaugural Parade
West Point cadets move by the reviewing stand during the 1949 Inaugural Parade. All are unidentified. This photo came from an album of photos given to members of Battery D, 129th Field Artillery that attended the Inauguration of President Harry S. Truman.
District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Motorcycle Escort in Inaugural Parade
A platoon of District of Columbia Metropolitan Police motorcycle escort move down Pennsylvania Avenue during the 1949 Inaugural Parade. This photo came from an album of photos given to members of Battery D, 129th Field Artillery that attended the Inauguration of President Harry S. Truman.
Massed Colors at the Inaugural Parade
Soldiers march with massed colors in the 1949 Inaugural Parade. This photo came from an album of photos given to members of Battery D, 129th Field Artillery that attended the Inauguration of President Harry S. Truman.
Missouri Float at the Inaugural Parade
The Missouri float moves past the reviewing stand at the 1949 Inaugural Parade. This photo came from an album of photos given to members of Battery D, 129th Field Artillery that attended the Inauguration of President Harry S. Truman.
Members of Battery D March in 1949 Inaugural Parade
Members of President Harry S. Truman's World War I unit, Battery D, 129th Field Artillery, march alongside his vehicle in the 1949 Inaugural Parade. All are unidentified. This photo came from an album of photos given to members of Battery D, 129th Field Artillery that attended the Inauguration of President Harry S. Truman.
Planes Fly Overhead at Inaugural Parade
Airplanes fly overhead, signaling the start of the 1949 Inaugural Parade. This photo came from an album of photos given to members of Battery D, 129th Field Artillery that attended the Inauguration of President Harry S. Truman.