Portraits

Singer Dick Haymes performed at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Chorus master Justin Lawrie led a group of singers gathered from choirs, colleges, and organizations of Washington, D.C. during a performance at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Opera singer Dorothy Maynor performed "Were You There When They Crucified My Lord" and "Alleluja" at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Opera singer Kay DeWitt performed at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Conductor Lieutenant Commander Charles Brendler directed the United States Navy Band during a performance 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.

Opera singer Lawrence Tibbett participated in the inaugural events held January 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.