Inaugural Gala Performer Lena Horne
Singer and actress Lena Horne performed the song "Stormy Weather" at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949. This photo is a production still from the MGM movie "Swing Fever."
Inaugurations
Inaugural Gala Performers Tony and Sally De Marco
Dancers Tony and Sally De Marco performed at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.
Inaugural Gala Performer Jane Froman
Singer Jane Froman performed at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.
Grandstand No. 25 on the Inaugural Parade Route
View of a section of the inaugural parade route. Grandstand No. 25 is featured.
Grandstand No. 8 on the Inaugural Parade Route
View of a section of the inaugural parade route. Grandstand No. 8 is featured.
Grandstand No. 24 on the Inaugural Parade Route
View of a section of the inaugural parade route. Grandstand No. 24, along part of Pennsylvania Avenue, is featured.
Grandstand No. 16 on the Inaugural Parade Route
View of a section of the inaugural parade route. Grandstand No. 16 is featured. All people are unidentified.
Grandstand No. 11 on the Inaugural Parade Route
View of a section of the inaugural parade route. Grandstand No. 11 is featured. Several cars are parked along the street.
Grandstand No. 23 on the Inaugural Parade Route
View of a section of the inaugural parade route. Grandstand No. 23 is featured. Several cars are lined up along the sidewalk.
Grandstand No. 18 on the Inaugural Parade Route
View of a section of the inaugural parade route. Grandstand No. 18, along the side of the Department of Justice building, is featured. Cars can be seen along the side of the street.