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In 1949, Bess Truman wore a fur coat to her husband's second inauguration. Later, for the inaugural balls, she wore a gray satin dress with a silver feather pattern. Mamie Eisenhower, 1953
General view of the Capitol and the crowd attending the second Presidential Inauguration of Harry Truman, the 33rd President of the United States on January 20, 1949 in Washington D.C., United States.
At the inaugural ball, she opted for a white off-the-shoulder gown by Pierre Hervé. Image credits: Evan Vucci/Pool via Bloomberg/Getty Images #10 Jill Biden (2021-2025)
Bess and Harry married in 1919, and Bess would spend the following years managing the Truman household and working in her husband's offices as his political career advanced. She was apprehensive about Harry running for vice president in 1944, and she was deeply upset when he ascended to the presidency the following year.
The first lady of the United States is the hostess of the White House.The position is traditionally filled by the wife of the president of the United States, but, on occasion, the title has been applied to women who were not presidents' wives, such as when the president was a bachelor or widower, or when the wife of the president was unable to fulfill the duties of the first lady.
Ahead, we break down 20 of the best Inauguration Day looks of all time, from Lady Gaga’s subtly patriotic Schiaparelli dress to Jackie O’s Halston hat and Oleg Cassini coat. Jill Biden (2021)
25 Bess Truman. 26 Mamie Eisenhower. 27 Jacqueline Kennedy. 28 Lady Bird ... First first lady to ride in her husband's inaugural parade. [12] First first lady to ...
On Inauguration Day, it may be the new president actually being sworn in, but the First Lady gets to step out in her new role for the first time as well. Dr. Jill Biden is America’s new First ...