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Inauguration of President Truman

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
770 feet
Running Time
22 minutes 30 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
silent
Color
Color
Produced by
unknown
Restrictions
Undetermined
Received
Rebecca Vaughan
Keywords
Inauguration Day
Parades
Presidential inaugurations
Description

President Harry S. Truman's Inauguration Day activities, January 20, 1949. Footage includes: Vice President Alben W. Barkley being sworn into office; President Harry S. Truman being sworn into office by Chief Justice Fred Vinson; and the inaugural parade.

The producer is unknown, but appears in the same format as Navy footage. As such, it is likely in the public domain; but users are advised to do their due diligence to verify copyright status.

Date(s)
January 20, 1949
Available Format(s)
Motion Picture

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This item does not circulate but reproductions may be purchased.

To request a copy of this item, please contact truman.reference@nara.gov​​​​​​​

Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

0:46  Crowds arrive early in the day to applaud the inauguration of President Harry S. Truman and view the inaugural parade. The Truman’s and Vice President Alben Barkley and his daughter, Mrs. Max Truitt, are seen.

2:16  Vice President Alben W. Barkley is sworn into office.

2:24  President Harry S. Truman is sworn into office by Chief Justice Fred Vinson

4:50  President Truman and Vice President Barkley view the inaugural parade  (more parade footage, planes flying over, lots of floats, marching bands, military marching).