Presidential inaugurations

View of a section of the inaugural parade route. Grandstands No. 27 and 28, near the United States Capitol Building are featured. Numerous cars are parked along the sidewalk and are moving down the street.

View of a section of the inaugural parade route. Grandstand No. 29 is featured. Cars can be seen parked along the side of the street.

Melvin D. Hildreth (left) and Walter F. Bramhall (right), Chairman and Secretary respectively of the 1949 Inaugural Committee, stand in front of committee office space.

Jazz musician Lionel Hampton and his band performed at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949. In this photo, he is shown playing his vibraphone.

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."

Dancers Tony and Sally De Marco performed at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

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

View of a section of the inaugural parade route. Grandstand No. 25 is featured.

View of a section of the inaugural parade route. Grandstand No. 8 is featured.

View of a section of the inaugural parade route. Grandstand No. 24, along part of Pennsylvania Avenue, is featured.