A look back at the most significant inauguration gowns in history ... and sociable hostess Dolley Madison was the first First Lady to host an official inauguration ball, in 1809.

FEMAIL has since spoken to historian Einav Rabinovitch-Fox, who teaches at Case Western Reserve University, about how first ...

According to the White House Historical Association, the first inaugural ball was held in 1809 for President James Madison and his wife, Dolley. As reported by the international press, Donald and ...

Donald Trump's eldest granddaughter, Kai Trump, attended the Inaugural Ball in two stunning gowns. The ensembles were designed by Sherri Hill. Kai Madison Trump, Donald Trump's eldest grandchild ...

The 54-year-old first lady dazzled the crowd as she walked out in a striking black-and-white strapless gown ... inaugural ball was held in 1809 for President James Madison and his wife, Dolley ...

The first inaugural ball was held in 1809 for President James Madison and his wife Dolley, according to the White House Historical Association. Country band Rascal Flatts and country singer ...

The first inaugural ball was held in 1809 for President James Madison and his wife Dolley, according to the White House Historical Association. After a 10-minute speech at the Commander in Chief ...

Ivanka Trump turned heads at the 2025 Liberty Ball on Monday evening, donning a timeless Givenchy haute couture gown ... Kai Madison Trump, Eric Trump and Ivanka Trump attend the Liberty inaugural ...

Denise Galati and her husband Sal hosted a posh Inaugural Ball of their very own in their well-appointed Tottenville home.

Trump is now speaking at the Liberty Ball ... plotting the gown. The rest, as they say, is history. The inaugural balls have been a significant event since President James Madison's first in ...