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Presidential Prayer -- This was the scene Tuesday as President Dwight D. Eisenhower uttered the prayer with which he preceded his inaugural address in Washington. Behind the new President are former President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. Beyond Mr. Truman are Mrs. Truman and Mrs. Eisenhower (nearest camera) and behind them are the President's son, Maj. John Eisenhower (light coat) and Forest Harness, Senate Sergeant-at-Arms. This picture was taken by a free-lance photographer who changed to get a seat in the Presidential stand where ***** authorized camera positions. It became available only today. February 06, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).