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From 2009: Inaugural Ball Gowns
First Lady Michelle Obama during the Midatlantic Regional Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, January 20, 2009. Obama was sworn in as the 44th US president earlier in the day. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
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From 2009: Inaugural Ball Gowns
While attention may be on the man of the hour Tuesday morning, it will quickly switch to the women as the parties begin. See some historic ball gowns from years gone by...
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