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Motion Picture MP2004-5

The Inauguration of President Harry S. Truman, 32nd President of the United States

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
350 feet
Running Time
7 minutes 50 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Castle Films
Restrictions
Restricted
Description

Footage of the swearing in of President Harry S. Truman, including about three minutes of the inaugural address, and a bit of the inaugural parade.

Date(s)
January 20, 1949

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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
     
0:00   Credits.
0:15   Capitol Hill, spectators.
0:34   President Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman, Alben W. Barkley, and Mrs. Max Truitt (Barkley’s daughter).
0:40   Sitting in the car.
0:48   Ride to Capitol Hill.
1:20   Truman and Barkley arrive at the Capitol.
1:37   Truman takes the oath of office.
2:23   Portion of inaugural address.
5:07   End of clip of the address.
5:36   Portion of address.
6:04   Clip ends.
6:16   Parade begins.
6:39   Planes fly in formation over Capitol (flying boxcars).
7:44   Credits.
7:50   End of film.