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Inaugural Balls, retro photos
After a day of ceremonies and parades, the President and First Lady throw on their formal wear and party the night away. Inaugural balls and galas have been a tradition since George Washington was elected - and while the tuxes and ball gowns have changed with the times, the custom of celebrating America's new president has stayed the same.
Clinton 1997
President and Mrs. Clinton dance during the New York Inaugural Ball late Monday night, Jan. 20, 1997 at the Kennedy Center in Washington.