Marching bands

Election parade in Independence, Missouri in support of Harry S. Truman. Shown are part of a marching band and a military unit. The band is likely from William Chrisman High School in Independence, Missouri. Image is facing West on the corner of Maple and Spring streets.

Presidential election parade in Independence, Missouri in support of Harry S. Truman. Shown are part of a marching band and a military unit. Image is facing East on Lexington.

Presidential election parade in Independence, Missouri in support of Harry S. Truman. Marching band and color guard shown. Image is facing West from the corner of Maple and Spring streets.

An American military marching band celebrates V-E Day at First Army Headquarters in Duran-Weimar, Germany.

A band marches in the 1949 Inaugural Parade. The original scrapbook caption labels the photos as "Gobs." All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

Majorettes and a marching band represent Alabama in the 1949 Inaugural Parade. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

A marching band and majorettes from the state of Pennsylvania participate in the 1949 Inaugural parade. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

The United States Military Academy Band marches in the 1949 Inaugural Parade. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

The United States Marine Band marches in the 1949 Inaugural parade. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

A marching band from New Jersey participates in the 1949 Inaugural Parade. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.