Presidential inaugural balls have been a significant event of U.S. history since James Madison’s first in 1809. Over the years, these glamorous galas have evolved from simple dances to bedazzled ...

and James Madison, inaugurations took place indoors. Heritage Images//Getty Images The Inauguration of Washington as first President of the United States, April 30th, 1789 at the Old City Hall ...

James Madison’s first inaugural in 1817, the first ceremony since Washington’s to be held outside, took place in front of the “Old Brick Capitol” at First and A Streets, since the Capitol ...

The first inaugural ball took place in 1809 -- when an organization of young men called the Washington Dancing Assembly held a celebration to mark the inauguration of President James Madison.

The first inaugural ball was held in 1809 for President James Madison and his wife Dolley, according to the White House Historical Association. After a 10-minute speech at the Commander in Chief ...

Donald Trump is only hours away from his historic return to the White House. But Inauguration Day will be different. Trump will take the oath of office not on the steps of the US Capitol but inside ...

The Inaugural ball or balls (there can be many) are not required by law. The balls were started by First Lady Dolley Madison in 1809 when James Madison was sworn in. Dolley was born in Guilford ...

Reagan's inauguration was the first time that the presidential oath ... Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison, inaugurations took place indoors. Before today, the last indoor inauguration took ...