Prior to the 20th century, the Inaugural events were only occasionally attended by the First Lady. Even when the president's wife did take part, her gown was seldom noted, and, sadly, rarely ...

First ladies ... Her gowns were designed and made entirely in the US. Eleanor Roosevelt, 1937 Eleanor Roosevelt, 1941 Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945 Bess Truman, 1945 No inaugural ball was held when ...

The politics of fashion: taking the stage at the Inaugural ... of the United States, Laura Bush formally presented that ruby gown to the Smithsonian Institution's First Ladies Collection at ...

The incoming first lady Melania ... sleeved gown. Hillary and Chelsea Clinton, the wife and daughter of Bill Clinton attend his inauguration as the 42nd President of the United States.

From Martha Washington, the inaugural First Lady of the United States to the recent Melania ... Mary Todd Lincoln is believed to have worn a ball gown with a crinoline skirt.

Rosalynn Carter broke fashion norms at the 1977 inaugural ball by rewearing an off-the-rack gown, choosing values over vanity ...

Eisenhower took the Oath of Office. The former first lady wore a pale pink sparkly full-length gown paired with matching white gloves for the special occasion. She completed the look with a pearl ...

Many first ladies' inaugural gowns are displayed at the National Museum ... Her gowns were designed and made entirely in the US. No inaugural ball was held when President Harry S.

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The incoming first lady Melania Trump has many asking, “What will Melania wear?” The interest in first ladies inaugural ...