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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."

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."