Inauguration of Harry S. Truman, 1949
Inauguration of Harry S. Truman, 1949
Master 1819 - Tape 1 Dark, ominous SMPTE countdown leader with two pop. TLS Chief Justice FREDERICK VINSON administering Oath of Office to U.S. President HARRY S. TRUMAN during Inauguration ceremony at East Portico, U.S. Capitol Building, Washington DC, Jan 20, 1949; President Truman kisses Bible, then shakes hands w/ Chief Justice Vinson & Vice-President ALBEN BARKLEY. MS/TLSs President Harry S. Truman delivering Inaugural Address speech (no audio). Tilting low angle LS dozen plus P-38 prop fighters flying in tight formation over parade route, barren tree limbs in FG. TLSs Inaugural parade: police escort (motorcycle cops), Truman & guests in open convertible w/ walking guards (Secret Service?); TLSs open convertibles on parade route, guests filling grandstand & adjacent seating. TLS U.S. Army soldiers in dress uniforms marching with shoulderbound rifles. LS/TLSs grandstand (reviewing stand), Mr. Truman & Mr. Barkley standing & talking. TLS military marching band performing. TLS parade float, people dressed as early 1800s colonials. Great MS white man dressed as Uncle Sam, walking along parade route on stilts. TLS U.S. Army color guard (numerous flags).