An exhibit about the first ladies reopens at the National Museum of American History, including dresses worn at inaugural balls. The Gory Origins of Valentine's Day (02:50) National Treasure ...

The inauguration is really about swearing in the next president, but first ladies throughout history have stolen the show with their inaugural gowns.

The Inaugural Ball hasn't always been a must-see event for First Ladies. Our original First Lady, Martha Washington, skipped her husband's celebration, possibly because she didn't really approve ...

Below are some of the first ladies whose inauguration ... according to the Smithsonian. The Nettie Rosenstein-designed dress featured more than 2,000 hand-sewn rhinestones, and was accompanied ...

In 1912 when the Smithsonian was piecing ... husband's second swearing-in ceremony, the first lady wore an electric blue Adolfo ensemble – a wool crepe dress with epaulets, trimmed with gold ...

The first lady wore a strapless white gown with a geometric black trim and a small slit to the inaugural ball on Monday, Jan. 20First lady Melania Trump wore a black-and-white gown to celebrate ...

Incoming first lady Melania Trump emerged on Monday, Jan. 20, in an unusual inaugural outfit, covering part of her face with ...

In her richly embroidered cream dress, with a substantial ... you’ll get it at the Smithsonian.’ His comments secured the fashion legacy of First Ladies to come. When her husband was elected ...

First ladies have worn tailored suits and glamorous designer dresses to inaugural festivities ... in the United States," according to the Smithsonian. Hillary Clinton wore a violet beaded lace ...