Friday, April 23, 1999 The opening ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of NATO was held today at the Mellon Auditorium. ![](/media/gif/0423a.gif) Photo By Ralph Alswang | President Clinton delivers his remarks at the NATO opening. | ![](/media/gif/0423c.gif) Photo By Ralph Alswang | President Clintongreets NATO Secretary General Javier Solana. | ![](/media/gif/0423b.gif) Photo By Ralph Alswang | The President,Secretary Solana and the Heads of State and Government pause for a groupphoto prior to taking their seats on the stage. | ![](/media/gif/0423d.gif) Photo By Ralph Alswang | ![](/media/gif/0423e.gif) Photo By Sharon Farmer | ![](/media/gif/0423f.gif) Photo By Ralph Alswang | The President and Mrs. Clinton host the 50th Anniversary NATO Summit Dinner in the East Room of the White House. | ![](/media/gif/0423g.gif) Photo By Ralph Alswang | The President and Secretary General Solana make a toast following their remarks at the NATO Summit Dinner. | |