Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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.

President Harry S. Truman and Alben Barkley in the reviewing stand at the 1949 Presidential Inaugural Parade.

Left to right: Bess Truman, Margaret Truman, Mrs. Max O. Truitt (daughter of Vice President Barkley), Vice President Alben Barkley, and President Harry S. Truman at the inaugural gala in 1949.

Float from Chicago in the 1949 Presidential Inauguration Parade for President Harry S. Truman.

Whistle Stop Express float in the Presidential Inauguration Parade for Harry S. Truman in 1949.

Kentucky float in the Presidential Inauguration parade for Harry S. Truman in 1949.