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A Celebration of Freedom
Fireworks explode over the White House, the grand finale for 'A Celebration of Freedom' inaugural concert held on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 2005.
Fireworks explode over the White House, the grand finale for 'A Celebration of Freedom' inaugural concert held on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 2005.
 
Marking the beginning of the concert, President George W. Bush, Laura Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and Lynne Cheney greet the audience attending 'A Celebration of Freedom' on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. The event featured American icons including astronaut Neil Armstrong, Opera singer Andrea Bocelli, pianist Van Cliburn, singer Patti LaBelle, actress Angie Harmon, actor Gary Sinise, astronaut Buzz Aldrin, and NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr. President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney watch the inaugural concert 'A Celebration of Freedom' on the Ellipse south of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. "An inauguration is a time of unity for our country," President Bush said during remarks delivered at the event. "With the campaign behind us, Americans lift up our sights to the years ahead and to the great goals we will achieve for our country. I am eager and ready for the work ahead."
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush sit with Vice President Dick Cheney, Lynne Cheney, and their granddaughter, Grace Perry, during a concert commemorating the 55th Presidential Inauguration on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. The Eastern High School Choir joins singer Yolanda Adams during a performance at the 'Celebration of Freedom' concert on the Ellipse south of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005.
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush arrive on stage for a fireworks display during the inaugural concert 'A Celebration of Freedom' on the Ellipse south of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. Fireworks explode over the White House, the grand finale for 'A Celebration of Freedom' inaugural concert held on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 2005.

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