Motion Picture MP72-49
Administrative Information
Newsreel coverage of President Truman's inauguration including his arrival, his taking of the oath of office, brief scenes of the parade, and excellent footage of President Truman's imitation of H.V. Kaltenborn at the Electoral College dinner of January 19, 1949.
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
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Shot List
- Reel 1
| 0:00 | News of the Day (title). Commentary, Jay Sims. | |
| 0:11 | Capitol building. | |
| 0:22 | Truman on route to the Inauguration. | |
| 0:40 | Truman and Barkley in parade. | |
| 1:05 | Barkley takes Vice-Presidential oath. | |
| 1:22 | Truman takes Presidential oath. | |
| 2:13 | Truman’s Inaugural Address. | |
| 3:17 | Parade down Pennsylvania Avenue – Battery D men accompany Truman. | |
| 5:10 | Electoral College Dinner, January 19, 1949. | |
| 5:26 | Kaltenborn imitation (good copy). | |
| 7:39 | End. |