An exhibit about the first ladies reopens at the National Museum of American History, including dresses worn at inaugural balls.

Below, see 17 photos of gorgeous inaugural ball gowns from 12 first ladies, beginning with Helen Taft, the first to donate her dress to the Smithsonian.

With the First Lady's inaugural gown typically donated to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, whatever Melania Trump wears for the inauguration will be in good company.

First ladies have worn tailored suits and glamorous designer dresses to inaugural festivities. Many first ladies' inaugural gowns are displayed at the National Museum of American History. President ...

sexy gowns. On TikTok, one content creator shared a look at how the First Lady inaugural ball gowns have evolved over the years, sharing images of Jackie Kennedy, Melania Trump, and more.

when Helen Taft donated her gown from the inaugural ball to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Since then the museum has collected each inaugural ensemble for its First Ladies ...

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In 2005, Laura Bush wore a silver gown outlined with Austrian crystals by Oscar de la Renta. First lady Michelle Obama kept her dress choice a secret from both the press and the gown's designer ...