Impressive collection of material associated with Harry S. Truman's inauguration in 1949, including: a softcover 40-page booklet entitled "Inaugural Parade, 20 January 1949, General Order No. 1," containing comprehensive details and diagrams associated with the parade plan and route; a deluxe hardbound edition of the official Truman-Barkley inaugural program, signed on the front pastedown by Inaugural Committee Chairman Melvin D. Hildreth (glassine dust jacket toned and torn, secured inside by toned tape); a typical official inaugural program with envelope; an inaugural ball program; an inaugural dinner program; an inaugural gala program; an inauguration ceremonies package, including the engraved invitation, portraits of Truman and Barkley featuring facsimile signatures, and congressional envelope; two ticket stubs for stands at the inaugural ceremonies (one heavily creased); a complimentary ticket to the grandstand for the inaugural ceremonies; a ticket stub for the inaugural ball; and a program for the reception and ball hosted by the Kentucky Society of Washington in honor of Vice President Alben Barkley on January 21st. In overall very good to fine condition.
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