Presidential inaugural balls have been a significant event of U.S. history since James Madison’s first in 1809. Over the years, these glamorous galas have evolved from simple dances to bedazzled ...

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

Inaugural balls commemorate the peaceful transition of power and include elegant traditions, live performances, and the President's ceremonial dance with the First Lady.

But the tradition of making a statement through clothing goes back to 1912, when Helen Taft donated her gown from the inaugural ball to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Since then ...

The inauguration ball was held at the Smithsonian Institution ... as the latest in this list of inauguration gowns, a piece of fashion history.

The soon-to-be first lady and former fashion model Melania Trump is no stranger to turning heads with her fashion choices.

Melania Trump returned to Washington, D.C., in style this week.

With Trump's presidential inauguration just around the corner, review the history and meaning of Inauguration Day.

Typically celebrated with parades and balls, Inauguration Day is not just pomp: After bitter U.S. elections—and even during the Civil War—the ceremony has been a visual reminder of the ...

She wore the same designer for that evening's Inaugural Ball. According to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, the red gown featured "crystal-embroidered Chantilly lace over silk ...

With her eyes almost entirely obscured by the rim of her wool boater-style hat, Melania Trump stood next to president-elect ...

But the tradition of making a statement through clothing goes back to 1912, when Helen Taft donated her gown from the inaugural ball to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.