President Harry S Truman, 1949
| Vice President | Alben Barkley |
| Inauguration Date | Thursday, January 20, 1949 |
| Location | East Portico, U.S. Capitol |
| Oath Administered By: | Frederick Vinson, Chief Justice |
| Bible Used: | Truman used two Bibles: the first was the same Bible he used in 1945 when he was sworn in upon the death of Franklin Roosevelt, open to Matthew 5 (Beatitudes). The second was a Gutenberg facsimilie given to him by the Independence, Missouri Chamber of Commerce, opened to Exodus 20 (the Ten Commandments). |
| Length of Inaugural Address: | 2,273 words |
| Attire (what the president wore): | Morning coat, striped trousers, top hat |
| Weather: | Mostly sunny and windy. Estimated noon temperature of 38°F. |
| Precedents, "firsts" or other interesting information: | This was the first televised Inaugural ceremony. |
Truman Presidential Museum and Library
President Harry S Truman (left) and Vice President Alben Barkley (right), January 20, 1949