Talk:First inauguration of Harry S. Truman

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Photography

yesterday I noticed that a fascinating factoid was rudely deleted from this article. The photographs of President Truman's first inauguration were indeed the very first ever taken of such an unscheduled event. This is notable.

I know that it seems hard to believe, and it's true. Teddy Roosevelt's expelling all photographers from his 1901 swearing-in was extremely well documented, and while Coolidge's was recreated for the press several hours later after everyone had awakened and had a nutritious breakfast, the swearing-in itself was done under the light of a kerosene lamp at 2 AM. Back in the 19th century, photography was so primitive that no one thought of taking a photo at the time. Coolidge and Chester Arthur later repeated the oath a second time in order to make sure it was legal, but I'm not sure if they photographed either or those. So yes, Truman's was the very first one. Arglebargle79 (talk) 15:35, 23 December 2019 (UTC)[reply]