Harry S. Truman and Alben Barkley riding in 1949 inaugural parade, in top hats
Harry S. Truman and Alben Barkley, wearing their top hats, are riding in a convertible in the 1949 inaugural parade. Donor: Dorothy Girton. Used by Democratic Digest.
Presidential inaugurations
Breakfast held by President Harry S. Truman for the members of Battery D, 129th Field Artillery
Breakfast held by President Harry S. Truman for the members of Battery D, 129th Field Artillery. Original photograph oversized.
Margaret Truman Dancing at the Inaugural Ball
Margaret Truman dances with Captain William Zimmermann at the Inauguration ball of President Harry S. Truman.
President Harry S. Truman taking the oath of office at the 1949 Inauguration
President Harry S. Truman taking the oath of office at the 1949 Inauguration. Chief Justice Fred Vinson is at left.
Unidentified ladies at festivities during the presidential inauguration of Harry S. Truman
Unidentified ladies at festivities during the presidential inauguration of Harry S. Truman in 1949.
Presidential Inauguration parade of Harry S. Truman in 1949
Presidential Inauguration parade of Harry S. Truman in 1949.
President Harry S. Truman taking the oath of office at the 1949 Inauguration
President Harry S. Truman taking the oath of office at the 1949 Inauguration.
Presidential Inauguration parade of Harry S. Truman in 1949, showing President Truman and Vice President Barkley in car
Presidential Inauguration parade of Harry S. Truman in 1949. President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben Barkley are in lead car, surrounded by escorts from President Truman's World War I Battery D.
President Harry S. Truman and Alben Barkley in the reviewing stand at the 1949 Presidential Inaugural Parade
President Harry S. Truman and Alben Barkley in the reviewing stand at the 1949 Presidential Inaugural Parade.
President and Mrs. Truman, Vice President Barkley, his daughter, and Margaret Truman at the inaugural gala in 1949
Left to right: Bess Truman, Margaret Truman, Mrs. Max O. Truitt (daughter of Vice President Barkley), Vice President Alben Barkley, and President Harry S. Truman at the inaugural gala in 1949.