Motion Picture MP66-23
Truman Inaugural Film
Administrative Information
Footage
324 feet
Running Time
9 minutes 50 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Tape Format
Betacam SP
Sound
sound
Color
Color
Produced by
Don Sutherland
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Description
Color footage of the inauguration of President Truman, including his taking of the oath of office, part of his inaugural address, and the inaugural parade.
Date(s)
January 20, 1949
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This item does not circulate but reproductions may be purchased.
To request a copy of this item, please contact truman.reference@nara.gov
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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture
Shot List
- Reel 1
| 00:25 | Intro title – Truman medal. | |
| 00:40 | Crowd scene. Arrival of Presidential party on platform. Justice Stanley F. Reed, administers oath to Vice President. | |
| 01:50 | Chief Justice Fred Vinson administers oath. | |
| 02:10 | Harry S. Truman speaking, inaugural address. | |
| 02:50 | Departure from platform, parade scenes including Truman car, bands, floats, air craft (B-36’s), marching units, etc. | |
| 09:25 | More parade scenes. | |
| 09:30 | the end. | |