Inauguration Day

Vice President Harry S. Truman (glasses, right) raises his hand as he takes oath of office from his predecessor, Henry A. Wallace (left), on the South Portico of the White House. Others in photo are from left to right: Admiral William D. Leahy (mostly obscured by Wallace); unidentified Secret Service personnel; unidentified Navy Officer; Colonel James Roosevelt; and Major General Edwin M. Watson.

Vice President Elect Harry S. Truman, Mrs. Bess Truman (center), and Margaret Truman prepare to leave for the White House on Inauguration morning.

The Miami, Florida Police Department Motorcycle Patrol Unit participated in the 1949 Presidential Inaugural Parade. All are unidentified.

The Miami, Florida, Police Department Motorcycle Patrol Unit participated in the 1949 Presidential Inaugural Parade. All are unidentified.

The Miami, Florida Police Department Motorcycle Patrol Unit participated in the 1949 Presidential Inaugural Parade.

The Miami, Florida Police Department Motorcycle Patrol Unit participated in the 1949 Presidential Inaugural Parade. All are unidentified.

The Miami, Florida Police Department Motorcycle Patrol Unit participated in the 1949 Presidential Inaugural Parade. All are unidentified.

The Miami, Florida Police Department Motorcycle Patrol Unit participated in the 1949 Presidential Inaugural Parade. All are unidentified.

Inaugural parade float representing Illinois featuring the state seal and men and women greeting parade attendees. All are unidentified. The float for the city of Chicago can be seen behind the Illinois float.

Inaugural parade float representing Kentucky coal mining featuring a mining site.