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The late singer Aretha Franklin was known for wearing "church lady hats" that suited her background in gospel music. [21] She most famously wore such a hat, designed by Luke Song, to sing "My Country 'Tis of Thee" at the 2009 inauguration of Barack Obama. The black pillbox hat spawned internet memes and garnered its own Facebook page. [22]
Ahead, we break down 20 of the best Inauguration Day looks of all time, from Lady Gaga’s subtly patriotic Schiaparelli dress to Jackie O’s Halston hat and Oleg Cassini coat. Jill Biden (2021)
Aretha Franklin wore one of Song's hats at the inauguration of Barack Obama. The now nicknamed "The Inaugural Hat" received worldwide media attention. [1] [2] In May, 2011 "The Inaugural Hat" was inducted into the Smithsonian Museum. An identical replica of the hat (the only other one in existence) is displayed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ...
January 20, 2009 was a cold day in Washington D.C., with temperatures hovering right below freezing, but an estimated 1.8 million people flooded onto the National Mall to see incoming President ...
On January 20, 2009, Franklin made international headlines for performing "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" at President Barack Obama's inaugural ceremony with her church hat becoming a popular topic online.
Mr. Song Millinery, a Detroit business run by a South Korean immigrant, can link its success to Barack Obama. Shortly after he was sworn in, Aretha Franklin took the stage to sing the national anthem.
Barack Obama, 2009: The United States Navy Band Sea Chanters sang the national anthem. Aretha Franklin also performed. Barack Obama, 2013: Beyoncé performed the national anthem and later said she had lip-synced to a taped track. James Taylor also sang. Donald Trump, 2017: Jackie Evancho sang the national anthem.
English: Aretha Franklin sings "My Country 'Tis Of Thee'" at the U.S. Capitol during the 56th presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 2009.