Inaugurations

Front view of the special inaugural medal honoring President Truman. Mrs. Nellie Taylor Ross, Director of the Bureau of the Mint and Chairman of the Medal Committee of the 1949 Inaugural Committee, says the medal will be of bronze and will be 2 inches in diameter. From: Beth Gore.

Senator Millard Tydings, Maryland, with two unidentified ladies at the inaugural ball. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

San Francisco Chinatown victory dinner for the inauguration of President Harry S. Truman. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

San Francisco Chinatown victory dinner for the inauguration of President Harry S. Truman. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

Victory party in Chinatown, San Francisco, showing the 21-gun salute for the inauguration of President Harry S. Truman. Vice President Alben Barkley is assisted by Albert and Jack Chow. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

Democratic Jefferson-Jackson victory dinner at San Francisco, California, after the inauguration of President Truman. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

President Harry S. Truman speaking at the Jefferson Jackson Day dinner in Washington, D. C. Perle Mesta (third right) is also seated at the head table. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

Jefferson-Jackson Victory dinner in Washington, D. C. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

President Harry S. Truman at the Jefferson Jackson Day victory dinner reception. Left to right: Senator J. Howard McGrath, Perle Mesta, President Truman, unidentified man. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

Jefferson Jackson Day victory dinner huddle, with Wilson Wyatt, President Harry S. Truman, and Senator Scott Lucas. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.