Presidential inaugurations

The Presidential party at the Inaugural Ball, held at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. From left to right, First Lady Bess Truman, Washington hostess Perle Mesta, President Harry S. Truman, Margaret Truman, Ball co-chairman Edgar Morris, and Arthur Bergman. Others are unidentified.

Unidentified attendees at President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural Ball at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C.

Unidentified guests talking with actress Lena Horne (standing, right) at President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural Ball at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C.

Unidentified attendees at President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural Ball admiring a dog. The ball took place at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C.

Unidentified couple at President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural Ball, held at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C.

Assistant to the President John R. Steelman (left) with other unidentified guests at President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural Ball, held at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C.

The James Pendergast family and others at President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural Ball, held at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. From left to right: Mrs. Kathleen Pendergast, unidentified woman, unidentified woman, unidentified man, unidentified man, and James Pendergast.

View of the crowd at President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural Ball at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C.

Band leader and band playing at President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural Ball at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. All are unidentified.

United States Supreme Court Chief Justice Fred Vinson (seated, right) with other unidentified attendees in the viewing stand at President Harry S. Truman's Inaugural Ball at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C.