What @FLOTUS told the crowd at the Salute To Our Armed Services Ball @WTOP #inauguration pic.twitter.com/TNFVOJtc7a
— Michelle Basch (@mbaschWTOP) January 21, 2017
First dance at the Salute To Our Armed Services Ball @WTOP #inauguration pic.twitter.com/aMYIgO5Mll
— Michelle Basch (@mbaschWTOP) January 21, 2017
The President gets thanks from Afghanistan @WTOP #Inauguration pic.twitter.com/rWo0t8s7ym
— Michelle Basch (@mbaschWTOP) January 21, 2017
They have arrived! @WTOP #inauguration pic.twitter.com/jBeRp8vsVm
— Michelle Basch (@mbaschWTOP) January 21, 2017
National Anthem time @WTOP @BuildingMuseum #Inauguration pic.twitter.com/vn4R17i9A3
— Michelle Basch (@mbaschWTOP) January 21, 2017
![The appetizer table is well stocked to ball goers don't go hungry. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ball-6-basch.jpg)
![Inaugural Ball appetizers include crab cakes. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ball-5-basch.jpg)
![Spinach and artichoke dip is another appetizer that makes an appearance at the Inaugural Ball. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ball-7-basch.jpg)
.@JoshWeathers rockin' the National @BuildingMuseum #Inauguration @WTOP pic.twitter.com/HbpXFh1qPP
— Michelle Basch (@mbaschWTOP) January 21, 2017
.@TonyOrlando sings a Neil Diamond tune to honor members of the military here @WTOP #inauguration pic.twitter.com/V0o4hnZV5E
— Michelle Basch (@mbaschWTOP) January 21, 2017
.@TonyOrlando performing now at the Salute To Our Armed Services Ball "Tie a Yellow Ribbon..." @WTOP pic.twitter.com/ukXNV1PeF9
— Michelle Basch (@mbaschWTOP) January 21, 2017
Here's a look around. It's always a treat to visit the gorgeous @BuildingMuseum @WTOP pic.twitter.com/iWixvv17C1
— Michelle Basch (@mbaschWTOP) January 21, 2017
I'm at the Salute To Our Armed Services Ball at the National @BuildingMuseum @WTOP #Inauguration pic.twitter.com/IdSoiMzFpo
— Michelle Basch (@mbaschWTOP) January 21, 2017
![President Donald Trump and his wife First Lady Melania Trump prepare to dance during A Salute To Our Armed Services Inaugural Ball at the National Building Museum on Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/GettyImages-632252456-1880x1254.jpg)
![President Donald Trump speaks as his wife First Lady Melania Trump watches during A Salute To Our Armed Services Inaugural Ball at the National Building Museum on Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington, D.C.(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/GettyImages-632253498-1880x1254.jpg)
![From left: Chairwoman of Vettys Inaugural Ball Assal Ravandi, Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman, and Beth Chapman attended the Vettys Presidential Inaugural Ball at Hay-Adams Hotel on Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Teresa Kroeger/Getty Images)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/GettyImages-632252390-1880x1254.jpg)
![Singer Tony Orlando performs during A Salute To Our Armed Services Inaugural Ball at the National Building Museum on Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/GettyImages-632243040-1880x1254.jpg)
![Vice President Mike Pence right, assists his wife Karen Pence as they depart the Naval Observatory for several inaugural balls, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/AP_17021079082043-1848x1254.jpg)
![The Rockettes perform before President Donald Trump's arrival at the Liberty Ball, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/AP_17021073335619-1823x1254.jpg)
![The Rockettes perform before President Donald Trump's arrival at the Liberty Ball, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/AP_17021070459518-1880x1245.jpg)
![The Piano Guys perform at the Freedom Ball, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, at the Washington Convention Center in Washington during the 58th presidential inauguration (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/AP_17021058241038-1861x1254.jpg)
![A couple poses for a selfie at the Freedom Ball at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, Friday, jan. 20, 2017, during the 58th presidential inauguration (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/AP_17021058084397-1816x1254.jpg)
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![Inaugural Ball appetizers include crab cakes. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ball-5-basch-260x174.jpg)
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![President Donald Trump and his wife First Lady Melania Trump prepare to dance during A Salute To Our Armed Services Inaugural Ball at the National Building Museum on Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/GettyImages-632252456-260x174.jpg)
![President Donald Trump speaks as his wife First Lady Melania Trump watches during A Salute To Our Armed Services Inaugural Ball at the National Building Museum on Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington, D.C.(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/GettyImages-632253498-260x174.jpg)
![From left: Chairwoman of Vettys Inaugural Ball Assal Ravandi, Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman, and Beth Chapman attended the Vettys Presidential Inaugural Ball at Hay-Adams Hotel on Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Teresa Kroeger/Getty Images)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/GettyImages-632252390-260x174.jpg)
![Singer Tony Orlando performs during A Salute To Our Armed Services Inaugural Ball at the National Building Museum on Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/GettyImages-632243040-260x174.jpg)
![Vice President Mike Pence right, assists his wife Karen Pence as they depart the Naval Observatory for several inaugural balls, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/AP_17021079082043-260x174.jpg)
![The Rockettes perform before President Donald Trump's arrival at the Liberty Ball, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/AP_17021073335619-260x174.jpg)
![The Rockettes perform before President Donald Trump's arrival at the Liberty Ball, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/AP_17021070459518-260x174.jpg)
![The Piano Guys perform at the Freedom Ball, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, at the Washington Convention Center in Washington during the 58th presidential inauguration (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/AP_17021058241038-260x174.jpg)
![A couple poses for a selfie at the Freedom Ball at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, Friday, jan. 20, 2017, during the 58th presidential inauguration (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/AP_17021058084397-260x174.jpg)
WASHINGTON — Of President Donald Trump’s three official inaugural balls held Friday night, the Salute to Our Armed Services Ball stood out.
Invited attendees to the event at the National Building Museum included active duty military, veterans and first responders.
“You are special people, you are great, great people, I have your back,” President Donald Trump told them.
“Also, I like the fact that you all voted for me,” Trump said to cheers.
Tony Orlando performed several of his hits including “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree.” He also sang his own version of “America” by Neil Diamond.
Josh Weathers and his band belted out “I Will Always Love You” for the President and first lady Melania Trump’s first dance on the round dance floor beneath the museum’s soaring columns.
The first lady wore a beautiful white, off-the-shoulder gown that she helped design.
Winding down @WTOP #inauguration @BuildingMuseum pic.twitter.com/zVQI8VjLhG
— Michelle Basch (@mbaschWTOP) January 21, 2017