Event Brief
Melania Trump Donates Inaugural Gown to Smithsonian
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET
Summary: Melania Trump donates her second inaugural gown to the Smithsonian, continuing a tradition of first ladies.
WHO: Melania Trump
WHAT: donated her inaugural ball gown
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 3:39 PM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHY: to continue the tradition of first ladies donating their inaugural gowns
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