Inauguration Day

Platoon of District of Columbia Metropolitan Police motorcycle escort starting down Pennsylvania Ave. during inaugural parade. Donor: General Harry Vaughan for Major General Akins.

The inaugural stand at the Capitol during the President's address on inauguration day. Donor: General Harry Vaughan for Major General Akins.

Air Forces C-82 packets passing over the Capitol on inauguration day. Donor: General Harry Vaughan for Major General Akins.

Aerial view of the Capitol with airplanes flying over on inauguration day. Donor: General Harry Vaughan for Major General Akins.

Aerial view of the Capitol and the parade in progress. Donor: General Harry Vaughan for Major General Akins.

The inaugural stand, 1/4 mile away. Donor: General Harry Vaughan for Major General Akins.

Distance view of President Harry S. Truman's inaugural address. Donor: General Harry Vaughan for Major General Akins.

President Harry S. Truman taking the oath of office. Donor: General Harry Vaughan for Major General Akins.

Aerial view of the Capitol and the inaugural parade. Donor: General Harry Vaughan for Major General Akins.

Honorable Alben W. Barkley takes the oath of office as Vice President for the United States. President Harry S. Truman can be seen at left. Donor: General Harry Vaughan for Major General Akins.