This film shows the presidential inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower on January 20, 1953. It includes footage of Vice President Richard Nixon and President Eisenhower taking their oaths of office. President Eisenhower says a prayer then presents his inauguration address. Also included in the footage are Harry Truman, Chief Justice Vinson, Herbert Hoover, Joseph Martin, and Mrs. Eisenhower on the speakers' stand.