Entertainers

Actor Phil Harris served as a Master of Ceremony and performed with actress Alice Faye at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Singer Gene Archer performed at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Singer and actress Lena Horne performed the song "Stormy Weather" at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Conductor Lieutenant Colonel George S. Howard directed the United States Air Force Band during a performance at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Actress Margaret O'Brien performed at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Conductor Captain Hugh Curry directed the United States Army Band during a performance at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Singer and actor George Jessel served as a Master of Ceremonies and performed three songs at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Singer Phil Regan served as a Master of Ceremony and performed at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Singer Lucy Monroe performed the "Star Spangled Banner" at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Dancer and actor Gene Kelly served as a Master of Ceremonies and performed at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949. This photo is a still from the MGM motion picture "Living in a Big Way."