Barkley, Alben William, 1877-1956

Unidentified man speaking to a crowd gathered around a box from the French "Merci train." The train was a gift from France to the United States in recognition of U.S. aid to France after World War II. Standing on the right side of the podium are Vice-President Alben Barkley (left) and Senator Arthur Vandenberg. All others are unidentified.

French Ambassador to the United States Henri Bonnet speaking to a crowd gathered around a box from the French "Merci train." The train was a gift from France to the United States in recognition of U.S. aid to France after World War II. Seated on the right side of the podium are Vice-President Alben Barkley (left) and Senator Arthur Vandenberg. All others are unidentified.

Vice-President Alben Barkley (second from right) receiving medals from French Ambassador to the United States Henri Bonnet (foreground, left). The medals were presented during a ceremony giving the United States a boxcar, part of the "Merci Train." The train was a gift from France to the United States in recognition of U.S. aid to France after World War II. In the background on the left is Senator Tom Connally. On the right is Senator Arthur Vandenberg. All others are unidentified.

Vice President Alben Barkley (speaking behind podium) attending a ceremony next to a boxcar from the French "Merci train," a gift from France to the United States in grateful recognition of U.S. aid to France after World War II. Veterans stand among the crowd, all unidentified.

An armored vehicle driven by soldiers is passing in front of the viewing stand at President Harry S. Truman's inaugural parade. President Truman is seated behind the center stripe of the bunting on the front of the stand. Vice-President Alben Barkley is on the right behind the bunting. All others unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (left) and Vice-President Alben Barkley (right) waving from the reviewing stand during the Inaugural Parade. Seated in the background on the left is General Omar Bradley. Seated in the background on the right side, front row are, left to right, General Harry Vaughan, General Robert Landry and Admiral Robert Dennison. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (left) and Vice-President Alben Barkley (right) on the reviewing stand during the Inaugural parade, holding cups containing warm beverages in their gloved hands. Seated in the background on the left is General Omar Bradley. Seated in the background on the right side, front row is General Robert Landry (left) and Admiral Robert Dennison (right). All others are unidentified.

The cadets of West Point pass by the reviewing stand during President Harry S. Truman's inaugural parade. President Harry S. Truman and Vice-President Alben Barkley (seated behind the flag) watch them from the reviewing stand.

A marching band passes in front of President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben Barkley during the inaugural parade. All others are unidentified.

A women's military unit passes in front of President Harry S. Truman and Vice-President Alben Barkley (seated behind the flag) during the inaugural parade.