Motion Picture MP64-20

Inauguration Story

Administrative Information

Footage
400 feet
Running Time
11 minutes
Sound
sound
Color
Color
Produced by
The Sherman Plan, Inc
Restrictions
Undetermined
Description

This inaugural footage shows the end of the inaugural address, scenes of Washington, D.C., and the inaugural parade. Most of the film is devoted to the parade.

Date(s)
January 20, 1949

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This item does not circulate but reproductions may be purchased.

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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

Reel 1

  • Scenes of Washington, D.C. and the Capitol. End of the Inaugural address, long shots of Truman. Parade down Pennsylvania Avenue with bands and state floats. Sound is narration. (Very little footage on Truman). Photographed by Richard Patton; edited by William H. Benedict; recorded by Pat Patton.