MP76-37 The Inauguration of Our 33rd President - Harry S. Truman

This is television pool coverage of President Harry S. Truman's Inauguration on 20 January 1949. This was the first Inauguration to be televised. This film was taken from a television screen. The commentators are Ben Grauer, Doug Edwards, Robert McCormick, and John C. Sweazey.
The coverage includes arrival of the dignitaries, opening prayers and song, the Vice Presidential oath by Alben Barkley, the Presidential oath and address by Harry S. Truman, the benediction, the National Anthem, procession leaving the platform, and parade scenes.
The copyright for this TV pool coverage is unclear. Users are encouraged to research the copyright status for themselves. Please credit: Harry S. Truman Library.
This film is part of the Motion Picture series at the Truman Library. Please see this link for the National Archives Catalog record: catalog.archiv...