Presidential inaugurations

President Harry S. Truman (center), Vice President Alben Barkley (right), and an unidentified man pose for a picture at the Truman-Barkley Dinner at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.

From left to right: First Lady Bess W. Truman; Margaret Truman; Mrs. Marian Truitt; Vice President Alben Barkley; and President Harry S. Truman at the Truman-Barkley Dinner at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

President Harry S. Truman (standing, head table) speaks to guests at the Truman-Barkley Dinner at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

From left to right: Under Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman; Jean (Mrs. Arthur) Henning; and Arthur L. Henning, Wisconsin Democratic Elector at the Inaugural Dinner by the Presidential Electors at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Fireworks lighting up the night sky overlooking the Washington Monument and the Reflecting Pool during President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural celebration.

Ann (Mrs. Oscar) Chapman (center) and unidentified people at the Presidential Inaugural Governor's reception.

Ann (Mrs. Oscar) Chapman (center) and unidentified people at the Presidential Inaugural Governor's reception.

Ann (Mrs. Oscar) Chapman (center) and unidentified people at the Presidential Inaugural Governor's reception.

A large group of people at the President's inaugural governor's reception. First row, facing camera: Vice President-elect Lyndon B. Johnson (left); and President-elect John F. Kennedy (third from left). All others unidentified.

A large group of people at the President's Inaugural Governor's reception. Pictured: President-elect John F. Kennedy (people facing camera, fourth from right).