Harding and James Cox. President Harry S. Truman’s inauguration was the first to be televised in 1949, according to the association. What they're saying: "Thanks to Coolidge’s extensive and ...

The inauguration is really about swearing in the next president, but first ladies throughout history have stolen the show with their inaugural gowns.

When Harry Truman arrived at Washington’s Union ... the inauguration he was greeted by a cheering crowd so heavy that he had trouble getting to his train. (“Make way for the President ...

Harry S. Truman took over as president in April 1945 ... Here he is on his inauguration day in 1949.

(JTA) — In 1949, as Harry S Truman prepared for the first presidential inauguration since the end of World War II and the Holocaust and the creation of the state of Israel, he decided to expand ...

With another Inauguration Day upon us, it’s the perfect time to revisit the most obscure “Substitute-in-Chief” story of all. Harry Truman never wanted to be president. He got the job anyway ...

Sign up for Forwarding the News, the Forward’s morning newsletter with all the news and analysis that matters to American Jews each day. (JTA) — In 1949, as Harry ...

No inaugural ball was held when President Harry S. Truman was sworn in shortly ... when her husband took the oath of office. In 1949, Bess Truman wore a fur coat to her husband's second inauguration.

Ari Berman is the 10th rabbi to speak during the inauguration ceremony. More have appeared at a prayer breakfast. In 1949, as Harry S Truman prepared for the first presidential inauguration since ...