Parades

Inaugural parade float representing the State of New York featuring the New York City skyline. A marching band can be seen following behind the float.

Grandstands located at Constitution Avenue and Delaware Avenue for the Inaugural Parade.

Inaugural parade float representing the Labor's League for Political Education featuring an American family and a gate labeled "votes." A banner along the side of the float says "You Won the Day - In the American Way."

Inaugural parade float representing Ohio featuring the state name in large free-standing letters and women greeting parade attendees.

Inaugural parade float representing Kentucky featuring a steam circus calliope pulled by eight horses. Sign on the side printed with wording: "Kentucky Salutes/President Truman/Vice Pres. Barkley/Under Their Leadership America Will Prosper." A row of motorcycles is following behind the float as the crowds of people spill into the street.

Inaugural parade float representing North Carolina featuring a cityscape and a scale.

Inaugural parade float representing the District of Columbia featuring the Capitol, Washington Monument, and an eagle.

Inaugural parade float representing California featuring the state seal and imagery of California's gold centennial including a covered wagon and Sutter's Mill. The Occidental Restaurant can be seen behind the float, with people standing on the roof viewing the parade.

View of a portion of the inaugural parade route. Grandstand No. 4 is visible in the foreground. The presidential stand for viewing the parade can be seen in the background. Cars and other vehicles can be seen along the road.

Inaugural parade float representing Oklahoma featuring a horse drawn carriage, cityscape, and men and women dressed in cowboy style and traditional Native American clothing greeting parade attendees. All are unidentified. The United States Capitol Building can be seen in the far distance.