Entertainers

Actor Gene Autry participated in the inaugural events held January 1949. This photo is a still from the Columbia Pictures motion picture "Loaded Pistols."

Singer Jane Froman performed at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Singer Kay Starr performed at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Comedians Bud Abbott and Lou Costello performed at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949. This photo is a still from the motion picture "The Noose Hangs High."

Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and his dummy Charlie McCarthy performed at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Singer Dick Haymes performed at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Chorus master Justin Lawrie led a group of singers gathered from choirs, colleges, and organizations of Washington, D.C. during a performance at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Conductor Hans Kindler directed the National Symphony Orchestra during a performance at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Conductor Major William F. Santelmann directed the United States Marine Band during a performance at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Conductor Lieutenant Commander Charles Brendler directed the United States Navy Band during a performance at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.