Motion Picture MP64-8
President Truman’s Inauguration
Administrative Information
Footage
1008 feet
Running Time
28 minutes
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
silent
Color
Color
Produced by
NBC
Restrictions
Restricted
Description
Film footage showing scenes from President Truman's inaugural, including his arrival at the Capitol, his taking the oath of office, and the inaugural parade. Most of the film is devoted to the parade.
Date(s)
January 20, 1949
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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture
Shot List
- Reel 1
| 00:00 | Blair House – Harry Truman and party come and pose. | |
| 01:30 | Crowd scenes along route, arrival at Capitol. | |
| 02:15 | Inauguration prayer. | |
| 03:00 | Swearing in of Barkley and Truman. | |
| 05:00 | Parade scenes of Harry Truman. Parade scenes of floats, planes (several types of planes), bands, etc., occasionally view of reviewing stand – Truman and Barkley. | |
| 22:45 | Also – occasional scenes of crowds. |