Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum


Motion Picture MP72-49.

The 1949 Presidential Inauguration – News of the Day.

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ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Date: January 20, 1949.
Formats: 16mm.
Sound: Yes.
Color: No.
Running Time: 8 min.
Footage: 300 feet.
Produced by: MGM, News of the Day.
Copyright Restrictions: MGM, News of the Day.

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SHOT LIST

    Reel 1
0:00News of the Day (title). Commentary, Jay Sims.
0:11Capitol building.
0:22 Truman on route to the Inauguration.
0:40Truman and Barkley in parade.
1:05Barkley takes Vice-Presidential oath.
1:22Truman takes Presidential oath.
2:13 Truman’s Inaugural Address.
3:17Parade down Pennsylvania Avenue – Battery D men accompany Truman.
5:10Electoral College Dinner, January 19, 1949.
5:26Kaltenborn imitation (good copy).
7:39End.

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The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum is one of thirteen Presidential Libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.

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