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Inauguration of President Truman

President Harry S. Truman's Inauguration Day activities, January 20, 1949. Footage includes: Vice President Alben W. Barkley being sworn into office; President Harry S. Truman being sworn into office by Chief Justice Fred Vinson; and the inaugural parade.

The producer is unknown, but appears in the same format as Navy footage. As such, it is likely in the public domain; but users are advised to do their due diligence to verify copyright status.

1949 Inaugural Parade Home Movies

Scenes from President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural Parade, January 20, 1949. It includes a flyover of planes over the Capitol dome, members of the 35th Division accompanying President Truman's limousine, color guard, various floats, Clydesdales, mules pulling a Lamar (Missouri) wagon, Shriners, bands, etc. This footage is almost identical to MP2013-1.

This material was commercially released by Ford Photos.