Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Harry S. Truman (center foreground, right) takes the oath of office and is sworn in as President by Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Fred Vinson (center foreground, left). Also present are Margaret Truman (behind railing, fourth from the left) and First Lady Bess W. Truman (behind railing, fifth from left). All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman and members of his party attend the Inaugural Ball, and are seated in their box. Seated along the front row, from left to right: President Truman, First Lady Bess W. Truman, Margaret Truman, David Wallace, Marian Wallace, Mary Jane Truman, and Christine Wallace. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (center, with binoculars) attends the Air Progress Demonstration at Andrews Air Force Base. He is followed by unknown reporters. With President Truman is General Robert Landry (far right), and Admiral Robert Dennison (behind Landry).

From left to right, First Lady Bess Truman, Miss Margaret Truman, Mrs. Marian Frances Truitt (daughter of Alben Barkley), Vice President Alben Barkley, and President Harry S. Truman attend the Inaugural Gala at the National Guard Armory, Washington, D.C.

President Harry S. Truman visits Andrews Air Force Base for an Air Progress Demonstration. Front row, left: Secretary of War Kenneth Royall, President Truman, General Robert Landry, and Colonel David Schilling. Walking behind Colonel Schilling is Admiral Robert Dennison. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (center, in civilian clothes) greets Air Force members during his visit to Andrews Air Force Base for the Air Progress Demonstration. Walking behind him is General Robert Landry (foreground, left). All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman and General Dwight D. Eisenhower at Andrews Air Force Base for an Air Progress Demonstration.

President Harry S. Truman (center, with binoculars) visits Andrews Air Force Base for an Air Progress Demonstration. Walking on President Truman's left are: General Hoyt Vandenberg (behind Landry), General Robert Landry, and Colonel David Schilling. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben Barkley watch the Inaugural Parade from the viewing stand. Seated next to Mr. Barkley are General Harry Vaughan and General Robert Landry. All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman greets Adlai Stevenson. They are at a banquet, with many Democratic dignitaries, to honor former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.