The Inauguration (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1949)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. THE INAUGURATION / TRUMAN TAKES OATH OF OFFICE; DENOUNCES COMMUNISM IN SPEECH: WASHINGTON - With pomp and pageantry, the nation's Capital welcomes in the new administration, and hails the man who wouldn't be beaten–Harry S. Truman–as he is sworn in as 32nd President of the United States. Here are the colorful highlights of the inaugural–the ballyhoo and carnival atmosphere–the huge throngs–the parades and the floats. It is a solemn ceremony when Chief Justice Vinson administers the oath of office, and Mr. Truman, in ringing tones, swears to uphold the constitution. In a dramatic acceptance speech, the President pledges himself to a crusade for peace and goes on to denounce the forces of communism for blocking world recovery and imperiling peace.—Following the ceremony, Pres. Truman rides in triumph down Pennsylvania Avenue, at the head of the greatest parade in Washington's history. War planes roar overhead, as millions watch spectacular review of troops and gala floats. (LOCAL – CANADA) TEACHERS STRIKE FOR MORE PAYS. (LOCAL – CANADA) ST. LAURENT VISITS ARMY. (LOCAL – CANADA) ONTARIO PULP MILL ERECTED IN WILDERNESS.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library