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Motion Picture 59-6.

Inauguration of President Truman.

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ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Date: January 20, 1949.
Formats: 16mm, Betacam SP.
Sound: Yes.
Color: No.
Running Time: 7 min., 30 sec.
Footage: 270 ft.
Produced by: Universal International News.
Copyright Restrictions: Public Domain.

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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.

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