Parades

Chinese soldiers are marching in a parade. All are unidentified.

A large container or float moves down the street in a parade in Canton, China. All people are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (back seat, left) waves to the crowd as his limousine moves down the street during the Inaugural Parade. All others are unidentified.

A tank with soldiers moves past the reviewing stand during the Inaugural Parade for President Harry S. Truman. President Truman and Vice President Alben Barkley are seated behind the stars and stripes banner in the reviewing stand. All others are unidentified.

Members of the United States Merchant Marines march in the 1949 Inaugural parade. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

A float representing the state of Virginia in the 1949 inaugural parade reads, "Virginia, the Mother of States and Statesmen." All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

Massachusetts Governor Paul A. Dever rides in the 1949 Inaugural parade. All others are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

The float for the state of Massachusetts in the 1949 inaugural parade presents representations of the Mayflower, Plymouth Rock, and the Pilgrims. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

Cadets of the United States Military Academy march in the 1949 Inaugural parade. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

The Cadet Color Guard of the United States Military Academy march in the 1949 Inaugural parade. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.