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WATCH: First lady Melania Trump donates 2025 inaugural ball ‌gown to the Smithsonian

First lady Melania Trump donated her 2025 inaugural gown to the Smithsonian on Friday.

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Asked how it felt to see the strapless white and black-trimmed gown and matching black bejeweled neckpiece added to the National Museum of American History's first ladies exhibit, Melania Trump said, "It's incredible. It's a historic moment."

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It's the second inaugural gown she has donated to the exhibit. She also donated her 2017 inaugural gown.

The gown was set to go on public display starting Friday afternoon.

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