Presidential inaugurations

The Armed Services Committee of the 1949 Presidential Inaugural Parade discusses marching logistics in a Pentagon meeting with Carter T, Barron, Parade and Special Events Chairman. Seated, left to right, are: Colonel Orin H. Wheeler, United States Marine Corps; Colonel Charles M. Gettys, U.S. Army, Chairman of the Armed Forces Committee; Carter T. Barron; Captain Atherton Macondray, U.S. Navy. Standing: Lieutenant Colonel Julian M. Bleyer, U.S. Air Forces and Lieutenant Commander M. A. Whalen, U.S. Coast Guard.

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

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

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

This aerial view of the inauguration stand arrangement plans shows the main stand (No. 1) level with and about 100 feet from the president (in circle); stands No. 2 and 3, at the rear of the important guest's seats about 130 feet from the president, and below; two additional grand stands located at the fountains (No. 4 and 5) about 275 feet away; two small stands at No. 6 for a backshot of the ceremony; long overhead backshots from the roofs at No. 7 and 8; and a possibility of additional positions on the roof of the Senate office building and the dome of the Library of Congress.

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

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

William L. Houston served as Chairman of the National Participation Committee for the 1949 Inauguration.

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

The Miami, Florida Police Department Motorcycle Patrol Unit participated in the 1949 Presidential Inaugural Parade. All are unidentified.