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Michelle Obama donates inaugural gown to educational facility Smithsonian | | Michelle Obama has donated the white gown she wore at the inauguration to the Smithsonian, saying it helped the public 'connect with a moment in history in a very real way.' During her appearance at the Museum of American History,
Mrs Obama said she was humbled but also "a little embarrassed by all the fuss
being made" over "the dress." "Like many of you, I'm not used to people wanting
to put things I've worn on display...So, all of this is a little odd, so forgive
me," the Politico quoted her, as saying. However, the First Lady did admit the
significance of her dress and others worn by former Presidents' wives. She said:
"Each gown places us right in the moment and makes us wonder about the intimate
details of that evening, like how did she feel in the dress? "Did her feet hurt
in those shoes? How many times did her husband step on that train?" Looking at
the gown, which she hadn't seen after the inauguration, Mrs Obama said it reminded
her of the "freezing cold" day her husband assumed office. She said: "That day
was so hectic for us. "And I remember the inaugural parade, and how the president
and I stood, and we waved until every last band walked by." And she revealed she
got ready for the inaugural balls later that night in less than an hour. "Ladies,
if you can believe that," she said. Mrs Obama recalled: "I remember how just luscious
I felt as the president and I were announced onto the stage for the first of many
dances. And I'll cherish that moment for the rest of my life." She added that
it is "one of the most tangible things I have left to remember that day. "And
that's why it will always hold a special place in my heart," she said. Jason Wu,
the gown's designer said: "The countless hours that you can see that he spent
sewing this piece made my night even more special, and now I am proud that millions
of visitors will be able to see just how talented this young man is." |
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