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Inauguration of Barack Obama

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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

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LAURA BUSH

George W. Bush's then-54-year-old wife followed in Clinton's footsteps for both inaugural balls. For the 2001 gala, the first lady donned local favorite Michael Faircloth's red lace gown, but chose Oscar de la Renta to design the silver one she wore to the 2005 celebration.