Motion Picture MP59-6
Administrative Information
Good quality newsreel coverage of the Truman inauguration, January 20, 1949, including pre-inaugural scenes, a portion of the inaugural address, and some of the inaugural parade.
SD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are available for $20, and HD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are $50. Copies of motion pictures not already digitized will incur additional costs.
SD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are available for $20, and HD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are $50. Copies of motion pictures not already digitized will incur additional costs.
This item does not circulate but reproductions may be purchased.
To request a copy of this item, please contact truman.reference@nara.gov
Please note that this video belongs to a different video collection than the items available to be borrowed by teachers, from our Education Department.
Shot List
Reel 1
- Scenes relating to the inauguration of President Truman: Crowd scenes, pre-inaugural. Truman and Barkley leave Blair House.
- Parade to Capitol.
- Oath of Office – Harry S. Truman first part of speech: “I accept with humility …It is fitting therefore that we …Steadfast in our faith in the Almighty.”
- Harry S. Truman, Alben Barkley, Fred Vinson; Leaves Capitol with Battery D; parade scenes with Truman and Barkley watching; Missouri float and other floats. No majorettes in inaugural parade.