
A crowd on 10th Street NW braved the chance of impending rain to watch guests’ arrival. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

“Memphis” star Montego Glover, arriving for her performance. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Robin Roberts looked resplendent in red. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Modern Family’s Ty Burrell, who hosted the gala, and his wife Holly. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Opera singer Renee Fleming, who performed both rock covers and the “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and her guest. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

“Mary Poppins” star Dick Van Dyke, who performed with his a capella group, the Vantastix. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell and his wife Alma Johnson arrive at Ford’s Theatre. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Justice Albie Sachs (right) received a Lincoln Medal. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Guests exited their cars on F Street and walk down 10th Street to the theater entrance, and then made the trek to the National Building Museum for a post-show dinner. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Disney CEO Robert Iger and his wife, television correspondent Willow Bay. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

US National Security Advisor James Jones. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Kuwaiti Ambassador Salem Al-Sabah and his wife Rima Al-Sabah. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Lincoln Medal recipient Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his family arrive at Ford’s Theatre. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

DC Councilmember Jack Evans. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Attorney General Eric Holder and his wife, Dr. Sharon Malone. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson