Presidential inaugurations

Distance view of Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra performing at President Harry S. Truman's inaugural gala at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. Photograph is dark except for the spot-lit stage. The musicians are blurry but the vibraphone is visible in the center.

Performers ride into President Harry S. Truman's inaugural gala in a miniature train. The gala was held at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. All are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman poses with performers at the inaugural gala held at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. From left to right, Margaret O'Brien, George Jessel, unidentified man, Dorothy Maynor, unidentified man (partly obscured), unidentified woman, President Truman, Phil Harris (in background), Alice Faye, Phil Regan, unidentified woman, Lucy Monroe, unidentified man, Jane Powell, unidentified woman (partly obscured), Gene Kelly, Sally De Marco, Tony De Marco, Lionel Hampton.

President Harry S. Truman (left) waves to the crowd from the balcony at the inaugural gala at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. First Lady Bess Truman, and Margaret Truman are seated next to him in the front row. There is a banner with the Presidential Seal hanging from the front of the balcony. The Seal is partially obscured.

Distance view of President Truman and his family at the inaugural gala at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C., seated on the balcony. In front row from left to right are President Harry S. Truman, First Lady Bess Truman, and Margaret Truman along with unidentified guests. A large banner with the Presidential Seal hangs in front of the balcony.

Distance view of the crowd attending the inauguration of President Harry S. Truman.

Distance view of the crowd at the inauguration of President Harry S. Truman. The angle of the photograph shows the crowd to the right in front of the inauguration stand. The Capitol Building is in the background.

Distance view of the inauguration of President Harry S. Truman, showing the President walking to his seat after taking the Oath of Office. Photograph also shows the inauguration stand and band below the podium.

Distance view of the inauguration of President Harry S. Truman showing the President speaking at the podium. The inauguration stand and crowd in front of Capitol Building are also shown.

Distance view of the inauguration of President Harry S. Truman showing the President being sworn into office. The photo also shows the crowd in the stands, and the band beneath the stand at the United States Capitol Building.