Presidential inaugurations

Vice President Alben W. Barkley apparently taking the oath of office. The shot is taken from a distance; it shows the inaugural stand and the crowd before it. Everyone is standing. President Harry S. Truman is also present.

The inauguration of President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben W. Barkley. Vice President Barkley is apparently taking the oath of office. The photograph shows most of the inaugural stand, the guests under and around the stand, and the band beneath it.

President Harry S. Truman delivering his inaugural address, beneath the inaugural stand in front of the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. This shot is taken from some distance, showing the guests, crowd and band.

The inaugural stand in front of the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. This shot is taken from a distance, showing the guests seated under the stand, a band gathered below it, and a larger crowd seated behind the band. President Harry S. Truman may be speaking at the podium.

The inauguration stand in front of the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. The guests are in their seats; a band is gathered beneath the stand. President Harry S. Truman is not yet present.

Lamar, Missouri float in 1949 Inaugural Parade. Donor: General Harry Vaughan for Major General Akins.

Missouri Float passing the Presidential reviewing stand during inaugural parade. Donor: General Harry Vaughan for Major General Akins.

President Harry S. Truman and the Vice President Alben Barkley at the Presidential reviewing stand during the inaugural parade. Donor: General Harry Vaughan for Major General Akins.

President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben Barkley wave as they walk out of the White House on the way to the Presidential reviewing stand during the inauguration. Donor: General Harry Vaughan for Major General Akins.

President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben Barkley arriving at the Presidential reviewing stand by car on inauguration day. Members of Battery D (Mr. Truman's World War I battery) escort the President's car. Donor: General Harry Vaughan for Major General Akins.