Parades

State of Missouri Float in the 1949 Inaugural parade in Washington, DC. The original photograph is in an album of photos of inaugural events.

State of Missouri float in the 1949 Inaugural parade in Washington, DC. Original photograph is in an album of photos of inaugural events.

President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben William Barkley leaving Pennsylvania Avenue and entering 15th Street N.W. during the 1949 Presidential Inauguration parade. Original photo is in a photo album of inaugural events.

President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben William Barkley leaving the White House for the 1949 Inaugural reviewing stand. Original photo is in a photograph album on inaugural events.

President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben William Barkley sharing a refreshment before reviewing the 1949 Inaugural parade. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

President Harry S. Truman and Prime Minister Winston Churchill in car in parade in Jefferson City, Missouri. It was on this day that Churchill made his famous "Iron Curtain" speech at Westminster College in Fulton. Secret Service men are on the running boards of the car.

Election parade in Independence, Missouri in support of Harry S. Truman.

Election parade in Independence, Missouri in support of Harry S. Truman. Shown are part of a marching band and a military unit. The band is likely from William Chrisman High School in Independence, Missouri. Image is facing West on the corner of Maple and Spring streets.

Presidential election parade in Independence, Missouri in support of Harry S. Truman. Shown are part of a marching band and a military unit. Image is facing East on Lexington.

Election parade in Independence, Missouri in support of Harry S. Truman. This shot is of a car holding several men, one of whom is carrying a placard of a Truman publicity photo.