Presidential inaugurations

This is a photograph of the Inauguration Medal with an eagle on the face and President Harry S. Truman's name made by sculptor Julio Kilenyi.

This is a photograph of the Inauguration Medal with an image of President Harry S. Truman on the left and an eagle on the right made by sculptor Julio Kilenyi.

This is a photo of the Inauguration medal with an image of President Harry S. Truman on the face made by sculptor Julio Kilenyi.

Members of the United States Merchant Marines march in the 1949 Inaugural parade. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

A float representing the state of Virginia in the 1949 inaugural parade reads, "Virginia, the Mother of States and Statesmen." All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

Massachusetts Governor Paul A. Dever rides in the 1949 Inaugural parade. All others are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

The float for the state of Massachusetts in the 1949 inaugural parade presents representations of the Mayflower, Plymouth Rock, and the Pilgrims. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

Cadets of the United States Military Academy march in the 1949 Inaugural parade. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

The Cadet Color Guard of the United States Military Academy march in the 1949 Inaugural parade. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.

Majorettes from Oklahoma march in the 1949 Inaugural parade. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.