50 Years of Inaugural Gowns

From Jackie Kennedy to Laura Bush, look back at what the first ladies have worn on their big nights – and what Michelle Obama has to live up to!
By Melissa Liebling-Goldberg

PATRICIA NIXON

In 1969, the 56-year-old celebrated her Richard Nixon's presidency by donning a Karen Stark for Harvey Berin double-faced satin gown and matching embroidered cropped jacket.