January
Nancy Reagan Donates Inaugural Ball Dress to SI
Year:
1981
Month:
november
Day:
4
Date:
Wed, 1981-11-04
SIA Image reference:
Nancy Reagan officially presents the gown she wore at the presidential inaugural balls held on January 30, 1981 to the National Museum of American History's collection of First Ladies' gowns. On the same day, she announces a plan to establish a First Ladies' Fellowship, an annual Smithsonian award to be offered at the Museum for the study of costume in America.