Michelle Obama to donate inaugural gown to Smithsonian
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The one-shoulder, white chiffon gown First Lady Michelle Obama wore to the inaugural balls is going on display.
On Tuesday, Obama plans to donate the gown to the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History.
The beaded gown was a star attraction at 10 inaugural balls held in January 2009 to celebrate President Obama’s swearing-in. It was designed by Jason Wu of New York.
The Smithsonian Institution said all first ladies since 1912 have contributed to the collection, though not all have parted with their ball gowns.
Michelle Obama’s gown will join those on display from Helen Taft, Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosalynn Carter and Laura Bush.
-- Associated Press