Dresses worn by American First Ladies at the Smithsonian's National Museum Of American History : r fashionhistory The Smithsonian Institute Museums were not at the top of my list before visiting Washington, DC. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the interesting exhibits. Two of my favorites were THE FIRST The Inaugural dresses of First Ladies (L R ) Patricia Ryan Nixon, Betty Ford and Rosalynn Carter are on display for a press preview at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, in First Ladies at the Smithsonian" Showcasing premier objec Flickr Some of the amazing first lady dresses at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Which one is your favorite?