Parades

Color guard of the 211th AAA AW passes in review during celebrations to commemorate the Battle of Leyte which began with the American landing on October 20, 1944. All are unidentified. Donor John Paxton

West Point cadets march down Pennsylvania Avenue in a welcoming parade celebrating French President Vincent Auriol's arrival in Washington, D.C. All are unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

President Harry S. Truman (back seat of car, left) and Vice President Alben Barkley (back seat of car, right) greet the crowds lining Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C. after winning the 1948 Presidential election. Also pictured is Senator J. Howard McGrath (back seat, center). In the center row of the car: First Lady Bess W. Truman (left); Margaret Truman (center); and Marian (Mrs. Max) Truitt (right). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

This photograph, taken from the rear of the platform, shows President Harry S. Truman (center, front viewing row) and others watching the band pass by during the Armed Forces Day Parade. All others are unidentified.

Inauguration parade with President Harry S. Truman and Vice-President Alben Barkley riding in a convertible car. All others are unidentified.

The United States Army Band passing in review of President Harry S. Truman in the Armed Services Day Parade. President Truman is in the middle of the first row under the awning. General Harry Vaughan is also under the awning, in the first row, fifth from the left. All others are unidentified.

Parade of Guatemalan soldiers celebrating the anniversary of their military academy. All are unidentified.

James Chapman meets President Truman for the first time at the Armed Forces Day parade. Left to right: Chuck Brooks; Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman; James Chapman; unidentified daughter of John Graham; Assistant Secretary of the Treasury John S. Graham; and President Harry S. Truman.

View of the Armed Forces Day Parade from the viewing platform as a military band marches by. Pictured on platform, front row, left to right: Major General Robert B. Landry; Major General Harry Vaughan; President Harry S. Truman; Brigadier General Morris J. Lee; and Rear Admiral Robert L. Dennison. All others unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman attends the Armed Forces Day Parade. Left to right: Rear Admiral Robert L. Dennison; Brigadier General Morris J. Lee; President Harry S. Truman; Major General Harry Vaughan; and Major General Robert B. Landry. People in background unidentified.