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Best Images From the Inaugural Balls (PHOTOS)

The first lady’s Jason Wu gown, the Obamas’ first dance, and more from inauguration night’s big parties.

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galleries/2013/01/21/best-images-from-the-inaugural-balls-photos/130121-inaugural-ball-obamas-dancing_ie46s4 — The first lady debuts a Jason Wu gown for the second inauguration in a row; the first couple dances to Jennifer Hudson; and more scenes from Inauguration Nght’s big parties.
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galleries/2013/01/21/best-images-from-the-inaugural-balls-photos/130121-inaugural-ball-wonder_g1rp1f — Signed, sealed, delivered: Stevie Wonder performs during the Inaugural Ball.
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galleries/2013/01/21/best-images-from-the-inaugural-balls-photos/130121-inaugural-ball-fun_igfkhf — Fun, the American indie rock band, performs.
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galleries/2013/01/21/best-images-from-the-inaugural-balls-photos/130121-inaugural-ball-anthony_hpspty — Marc Anthony performs at the Commander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball.
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galleries/2013/01/21/best-images-from-the-inaugural-balls-photos/130121-inaugural-ball-bidens-dancing_svng1r — Vice President Joe Biden dances with Army Staff Sgt. Keesha Dentino as Jill Biden dances with Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Patrick Figueroa during the Commander-in-Chief’s Inaugural Ball.
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galleries/2013/01/21/best-images-from-the-inaugural-balls-photos/130121-inaugural-ball-military_l3wr2g — President Obama applauds while speaking with American soldiers in Kandahar, Afghanistan, during the Commander-in-Chief’s Inaugural Ball.
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galleries/2013/01/21/best-images-from-the-inaugural-balls-photos/130121-inaugural-ball-bidens_qhjsvn — Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, dance at the Inaugural Ball.
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galleries/2013/01/21/best-images-from-the-inaugural-balls-photos/130121-inaugural-ball-foxx_qrfz0c — Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden shake hands with actor and musician Jamie Foxx (R) after he sang while they danced at the Comander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball.
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galleries/2013/01/21/best-images-from-the-inaugural-balls-photos/130121-inaugural-ball-obamas-wave_zquzci — (First) Lady in Red. The Obamas arrive at the Commander-in-Chief’s Inaugural Ball, and Michelle debuts her crimson-colored Jason Wu gown.
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galleries/2013/01/21/best-images-from-the-inaugural-balls-photos/130121-michelle-obama-ball-hudson_xwgneh — President Obama bows as he and First Lady Michelle Obama, wearing a ruby-colored chiffon and velvet Jason Wu gown, get ready to dance as singer Jennifer Hudson, right, sings Al Green’s 'Let’s Stay Together' at the Inaugural Ball.
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galleries/2013/01/21/best-images-from-the-inaugural-balls-photos/130121-inaugural-ball-hudson2_tqhc7d — Jennifer Hudson performs as the Obamas dance during the Inaugural Ball.
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galleries/2013/01/21/best-images-from-the-inaugural-balls-photos/130121-inaugural-ball-obamas-close_pwjcqe — Cheek to cheek. The Obamas sing as they share their first dance at the Commander-in-Chief’s Inaugural Ball.

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galleries/2013/01/21/best-images-from-the-inaugural-balls-photos/130121-inaugural-ball-obamas-aerial_d5usgi — President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama dance together at the Commander-in-Chief’s Inaugural Ball.
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galleries/2013/01/21/best-images-from-the-inaugural-balls-photos/130121-inaugural-ball-obamas-kiss_vqhfdc — The Obamas share a kiss during the Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
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galleries/2013/01/21/best-images-from-the-inaugural-balls-photos/inaugural-ball-02_xsxcvm — Singer Alicia Keys performs during the Public Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
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galleries/2013/01/21/best-images-from-the-inaugural-balls-photos/130121-inaugural-ball-keyes_bguyp9 — Alicia Keys bows after her performance at the Public Inaugural Ball. The Grammy winner is wearing a crimson Michael Kors gown from the Fall 2012 collection.

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galleries/2013/01/21/best-images-from-the-inaugural-balls-photos/130121-inaugural-ball-paisley_asrtsr — Country-music star Brad Paisley performs during the Commander-in-Chief’s Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
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galleries/2013/01/21/best-images-from-the-inaugural-balls-photos/inaugural-ball-01_ev2is2 — Couples dance at the Commander-in-Chief’s Inaugural Ball as they wait for the arrival of the Obamas.

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galleries/2013/01/21/best-images-from-the-inaugural-balls-photos/130121-inaugural-ball-bet-hall_twsyhl — A view from the BET Networks Inaugural Ball hosted at the Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery.
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