Motion Picture MP2006-6
Truman’s Inaugural Parade, Part Two of Two
Administrative Information
Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
102 feet
Running Time
2 minutes 50 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
silent
Color
Color
Produced by
Unknown, found in National Archives canister among unaccessioned KCMO films
Restrictions
Undetermined
Description
Inaugural parade continues with Pennsylvania floats through Virgin Islands float. President Truman cannot be seen.
Date(s)
January 20, 1949
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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture
Shot List
- Reel 1
| 00:00 | The footage of the inaugural parade for Harry S. Truman in Washington, D.C. continues. This segment begins with majorettes holding a banner that mentions “Harry and Alben” and leading a marching band, the York, Pennsylvania Spring Garden Band marching band. They followed by a float showcasing the state of Nebraska. | |
| 00:12 | People in Native American costume ride on horseback | |
| 00:18 | A military marching band, followed by tanks and jeeps. | |
| 00:39 | The Idaho float and the Oklahoma float pass, and then people march past with a banner that reads, “Coaldale.” Another marching band passes. | |
| 01:03 | More horseback riders, this time in Polynesian dress, precede a float with a sign that reads, “Hawaii, the 49th state,” followed by a Puerto Rico float and a Virgin Islands float. | |
| 01:27 | Baton twirling and another marching band, followed by drummers and military formations. | |
| 02:15 | The footage darkens as the sun goes down. Parade continues. | |