First lady Laura Bush, right, appears with her daughters Jenna, center, and Barbara, at The Constitution Ball at the Washington Hilton, in Washington, Jan. 20, 2005.
Inaugural Fashion
This photo sketch shows an Oscar de la Renta silver and blue embroidered tulle long evening gown worn by first lady Laura Bush at the 2005 Inaugural Balls Jan. 20, 2005, in Washington.
This photo sketch shows a Badgley Mischka pale aquamarine silk chiffon gown with jeweled straps and ruffled seamed skirt worn by President Bush's daughter Barbara to the Texas State Society's Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Ball, Jan. 19, 2005, in Washington.
This photo sketch shows a Badgley Mischka emerald silk crepe gown with metallic leather banding and jeweled insets, worn by President Bush's daughter, Jenna, at the 2005 Inaugural Balls Jan. 20, 2005.
First lady Laura Bush waves as she arrives on stage for a Presidential Inaugural Ball at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, Jan. 20, 2001.
President Clinton and his wife, first lady Hillary Clinton, dance at the New England Ball, Jan. 20, 1997, in Washington.
President Clinton poses with daughter Chelsea as they attend the Arkansas Ball in Washington, Jan. 20, 1997.
President Bill Clinton and his wife, Hillary Rodham Clinton, share a laugh at the Youth Ball at the Post Office Pavilion, Jan. 20, 1993.
President Ronald Reagan gestures to first lady Nancy Reagan at the inaugural ball at the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum in Washington, Jan. 21, 1985.
President Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy, dance Jan. 20, 1981, at an inaugural ball at the Pension Building in Washington.
President and Mrs. Carter wave from the stage of the Visitor's Center in Washington, where one of the seven inaugural balls was held, Jan. 20, 1977.
President Lyndon B. Johnson and the first lady, Lady Bird, dance at the Inaugural Ball at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 1965.
President and Mrs. John F. Kennedy leave the White House, in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 1961, for a series of visits to inaugural balls. The first lady wore a white silk sheath and matching coat.
President Dwight Eisenhower holds the arm of his wife, Mamie, as they leave the White House en route to inaugural balls in Washington, Jan. 20, 1953.
President Harry S. Truman and his family arrive at his inaugural ball in Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 1949. Left to right: first lady Elizabeth (Bess) Truman; Mrs. Pearl Mesta; daughter, Margaret; Vice-President Alben Barkley, and the president.