Some Photos Of Past Inauguration Parties As A Reminder That This Used To Be A Fun Event
I miss parties.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance during the inaugural ball, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington, DC.
Vice President Lyndon Johnson leans over first lady Jacqueline Kennedy to listen to President John Kennedy at the inaugural ball, Feb. 2, 1961.
Former president Harry S. Truman takes part in a parade held for President John F. Kennedy's inauguration, 1961.
A float from California passes by a crowd during the inaugural parade following President Richard Nixon's swearing-in, Jan. 20, 1969.
President George W. Bush and his daughters, Jenna and Barbara, smile at a crowd as they leave a ball on the eve of his inauguration in Washington, DC, Jan. 19, 2005.
First lady Hillary Rodham Clinton waves onstage during the 1993 inaugural ball.
President Lyndon Johnson dances with his wife, Lady Bird, at the 1965 inaugural ball.
President Barack Obama dances with his first lady Michelle Obama as Beyoncé sings "At Last" during the 2009 inaugural ball.
Diana Ross performs on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the inaugural events for President Bill Clinton, Jan. 17, 1993.
Bill Clinton plays the saxophone during the 1993 inaugural ball.
President Barack Obama dances at a celebration during his 2009 inauguration.
President-elect George H.W. Bush gets his tonsils checked by grandchild Ellie LeBlond at a 1989 inaugural event at the Lincoln Memorial.
President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan stand behind a lectern during the 1991 inaugural gala.
President Jimmy Carter and first lady Rosalynn Carter greet supporters at the 1977 inaugural ball.
First lady Barbara Bush tries on a sombrero given to her by granddaughter Noelle Bush during the 1989 inaugural ball.
Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden wave after dancing during the 2013 inaugural ball.
President George H.W. Bush, standing beside first lady Barbara Bush, smiles and waves to a crowd during the 1989 inaugural ball.
President Lyndon B. Johnson stands with friends and family during the 1965 inauguration.
Attendees of the inaugural ball rest on the steps of DC's Walter E. Washington Convention Center at the end of a night that featured 10 balls to celebrate the swearing-in of President Barack Obama in 2009.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama at the 2009 Neighborhood Inaugural Ball.
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