Parades

Missouri's float in the 1949 inaugural parade depicts the White House, the state seal, and proclaims, "Our Greatest Missourian Harry S. Truman." It also highlights Independence, Truman's hometown, and Lamar, his birthplace. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

The state of Nevada's float in the 1949 inaugural parade, which illustrates some of the industries and activities in the state. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

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

United States Marines march down the street in the 1949 Inaugural Parade. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

First Lady Bess Wallace Truman (back seat of car, right) rides in the Inaugural Parade, surrounded by security. Others are unidentified. The caption in the original scrapbook reads, "Our Bess." Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

Kentucky's Float in the 1949 Inaugural Parade reads, "Greetings from Kentucky" and "Kentucky Your Vacation Land." It features a waterfall. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

Members of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Corps of Cadets march in the 1949 Inaugural parade. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

The Color Guard of the Merchant Marine march in the 1949 Inaugural parade. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

Cadets from the Virginia Military Institute march in the 1949 Inaugural parade. All 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.